Difference of refraction values between standard autorefractometry and Plusoptix.

Comparison between the objective refraction measurement results determined with Topcon KR-8900 standard autorefractometer and Plusoptix A09 photo-refractometer in children. A prospective transversal study was performed in the Department of Ophthalmology of "Sf. Spiridon" Hospital in Iași on 90 eyes of 45 pediatric patients, with a mean age of 8,82 ± 3,52 years, examined with noncycloplegic measurements provided by Plusoptix A09 and cycloplegic and noncycloplegic measurements provided by Topcon KR-8900 standard autorefractometer.

Can patients with visual impairment follow a normal school?

Aim: To highlight the needs for socio-professional orientation of patients with visual impairment.

Material And Methods: Prospective observational study on 69 patients (47 boys and 22 girls), with a mean age of 15,99±3,4235 years, evaluated in the Ophthalmology Clinic of "Sf. Spiridon" Hospital Iaşi, in order to obtain a medical certificate.