Refractive errors and cataract as causes of visual impairment in Brazil.
作者： Carlos Eduardo Leite Arieta , Alzira Maria Nicolini Delgado , Newton Kara José , Edméia Rita Temporini , Milton Ruiz Alves
DOI: 10.1076/OPEP.10.1.15.13774
关键词: Visual acuity 、 Free zone 、 Visual impairment 、 Eye examination 、 Test (assessment) 、 Population 、 Cost effectiveness 、 Ophthalmology 、 Medicine 、 Optometry 、 Medical diagnosis
摘要: Purpose To identify the main causes of visual impairment (VA = 0.2) within population over 50 years age examined in “Cataract Free Zone” projects sponsored by University Campinas from 1986 to 1995. Methods A retrospective review ophthalmic forms used for 60,404 patients 74 Cataract Projects was performed. Through mass media information, adults target region or city were asked self-test their vision. Patients with VA 0.2 better eye come a acuity test. Using Snellen charts, testing done trained auxiliaries and medical students. The positive cases then ophthalmologists Criteria established classification diagnoses statistical analysis Results After acuity, came have tested; 11,462 (18.97%) considered submitted complete examination; 5447 (42.7%) received spectacles fo...
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