Prevalence of Convergence Insufficiency among Elementary School Children
Abstract
In order to determine the prevalence of convergence insufficiency among children aged 5-13, a survey was carried ow in six prima.,y schools in Montreal with a total of 2,048 students of both sexes. The overall prevalence was 2.25% (CI95% =1.6-2.9) which is Less than found in most other studies. Previous prevalence estimates and the possible reasons for this discrepancy, rhe clinical significance of convergence insufficiency and the diagnostic methods are discussed.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Language Development and Disorders
Reading and Literacy Development
Voice and Speech Disorders
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Canadian journal of optometry/CJO. Canadian journal of optometry
- Publisher
- Canadian Association of Optometrists
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 194–197
- Publication date
- 12 June 2026