The first phase of this study is performed in 2015 for primary school children (children between 6 to 12 years old) in rural and urban area of Shahroud, northeast Iran. At this stage 6624 student randomly selected and invited in study. Finally 5620 (84.8%) of them participated In the study.
Full optometric examination, corrected and uncorrected visual acuity and if necessary, glasses prescription were done for all children. Other examinations included measurement of blood pressure, anthropometry and full dental examination. Children are referred to an ophthalmologist when specific examinations were needed.
It is planned to repeat all examination every 2 years for 10 years.
In the world, many causes of eye diseases are not yet known, and these studies can help in their early recognition and treatment.
The results of this study are a good resource for ophthalmology scientists. So far, about eighty articles have been published from the data of this study and some are being published.
