PEMERIKSAAN MATA MENGGUNAKAN METODE DISOSIASI PRISMA DUOCHROME PADA KESEIMBANGAN BINOKULER SANTRI PONDOK PESANTREN BAITUL HIDAYAH

Abstract

Binocular balance is an important aspect of the visual system that affects the quality of vision and comfort in viewing objects simultaneously by both eyes. Binocular balance examination can be performed using the duochrome prism dissociation method, which functions to evaluate the stability of binocular fusion and accommodation-convergence balance. This community service activity was carried out at the Baitul Hidayah Islamic Boarding School, Bandung Regency, with a target examination of 399 students. The purpose of this activity was to detect refractive disorders and evaluate binocular balance using the duochrome prism method in the population of Islamic boarding school students as part of promotive and preventive efforts for visual impairment. The results of the examination showed that refractive disorders were found in 23.5% of male students, while only 1.0% of female students experienced refractive disorders. Refractive disorders were most commonly found in the 12–16 year age group, with a prevalence of 16.0%. The most common type of refractive disorder was myopia (14.3%), followed by astigmatism (10.3%). In addition, the results of the binocular balance examination revealed that 27.8% of students experienced binocular imbalance, which has the potential to affect their visual comfort and learning process. These findings indicate the need for more attention to eye health in the Islamic boarding school environment, especially in conducting regular screening. Providing appropriate optical correction and education on the importance of maintaining eye health are highly recommended, both for students and Islamic boarding school caregivers. This study underscores the importance of a community-based approach to detecting and treating visual impairment in adolescence, in order to support optimal learning and a better quality of life for students.