Does cycloplegia have a role in accurate estimation of refraction in highly myopic children

Abstract

Aim The aim of this study was to determine whether there is any difference between manifest and cycloplegic refractions in highly myopic children. Patients and methods This prospective study was carried out on 250 children aged 6–14 years with a refractive error higher than −6D. Both manifest and cycloplegic refractions were measured and compared for the difference in spherical equivalent. Results Our study showed no statistically significant difference in the spherical equivalent between manifest and cycloplegic refraction in highly myopic children. Conclusion This study suggests that cycloplegia has no significant value in accurate estimation of refraction in children with high myopia.

Keywords

• children
• cycloplegia
• high myopia
• refraction