EFFECTS OF REFRACTIVE ERRORS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMACE OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT AS PPERCEIVED BY THE TEACHERS IN WUSASA-ZARIA

the sustainable Development Goal four [4] ensure that all children have exclusive and equitable quality education. How uncorrected refractive errors can become a major limitation to quality in st. Bartholomew Anglican secondary school, wusasa, zaria. this study aimed at assessing the effect of refractive errors among st. Bartholomew Anglican secondary school student wusasa. Relevant literature was reviewed and descriptive survey method was adopted for this study and sample random technique was implemented. A total sample size of 135 was used. the participant were categorize into two group; the teacher and students. 137 structure questioners was given out however, only 135 participant participated in this study. The finding of the study shows that the majority of the respondents 52.6% have no knowledge of refractive errors. the major signs and symptoms experience by student 60% experience blurry vision . The study shows that uncorrected refractive errors affect student academic performance negatively. The major corrective measure adopted by the participant is spectacle lens. Refractive errors is a significant cause of visual impairment among students and there are a lot of loopholes in the knowledge of refractive errors and correction option among secondary school student. there is low uptake of refractive errors service among secondary school student. The study concluded that contact lenses and spectacle glasses are at the top of various methods to correct the refractive errors. Eye health education and training to school teachers school should be given, directed towards bringing a significant change in the knowledge and attitude regarding refractive errors among the students base on the findings the researcher wish to give the following recommendation: Efficient preschool vision examination should be made compulsory and part of the admission policy of all the school in Nigeria. Eye care service and service and programs should be introduce in schools.