Diagnosis of refractional changes in children with microcephaly, presumably by congenital Zika virus syndrome, in the west region of Mato Grosso Heloisa Miura, Helder Cássio de Oliveira, Vilson Rosa da Almeida

Abstract

The work aims to diagnose refractive errors in children with microcephaly, presumably due to congenital Zika virus syndrome, in western Mato Grosso. Methodology: ophthalmological evaluations (ocular refraction exam) were performed on 30 children with microcephaly, 14 males and 16 females with an average age of 2 years and 4 months. Results: refractive errors were diagnosed in 96.7% of children, the most frequently found refractive error was astigmatism, diagnosed in 45 eyes, followed by hyperopia in 43 eyes and myopia diagnosed in 12 eyes. Conclusion: the diagnosis of refractive errors was found in all children, indicating the importance of diagnosis and treatment for the child development of this population.