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The study followed a three-phase protocol, which included visual acuity test, modified clinical test, color vision test, binocular vision assessment, objective and subjective refraction, dispensing spectacles, posterior segment evaluation using direct ophthalmoscopy, and referral to the base hospital. The demographics, clinical details, and ocular conditions (classified under 16 categories) were analyzed. Profiling and association of ocular conditions among different locations, types of schools, class grades, and gender were presented.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Data of 2,45,565 children were analyzed from 1,047 schools, of which 4,816 (1.96%) children were identified with ocular conditions other than refractive errors. The common reasons for referral were high myopia 901 (0.37%), strabismus 819 (0.33%), and amblyopia 691 (0.28%). Retinal problems (odds ratio [OR]: 1.65, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22\u20132.22,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.001) and strabismus (OR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.21\u20131.65,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) were the conditions prevalent in the rural location. Cataract and related conditions (OR: 5.73, 95% CI: 4.10\u20138.01,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) and retinal problems (OR: 4.76, 95% CI: 3.37\u20136.72,\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) were common in children studying in public schools. Of the 16 categories, 13 conditions were seen among primary school children. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (OR: 3.64 95% CI: 2.12\u20136.23\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) was common among males.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n The study profiled ocular conditions among school children. Most ocular conditions warrant prolonged care and specialty eye care services. 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