Prevalence and Causes of Blindness & Low Vision; Before and Five Years After ‘VISION 2020’ Initiatives in Oman: A Review

作者: Rajiv Khandekar , Ali Jaffer Mohammed , Abdulatif Al Raisi

DOI: 10.1080/09286580600864802

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摘要: Background: A prevalence survey of blindness and low vision was conducted in Oman 2005. Here, we present the determinants among population ≥ 40 years age. The results are then compared with those 1997 changes following ‘VISION 2020’ initiatives assessed. Methods: covered 24 randomly selected clusters (75 houses each). Teams assessed distance subjects while wearing glasses. ophthalmologists examined anterior segment fundus to determine causes disability. visual field tested suspected glaucoma. rates (< 3/60 on presentation), legal 6/60) 6/18) were calculated. data from analyzed obtain similar Results: 8.25% (95% CI 7.14–9.36) year-old rate would be 6.95% (95...

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