Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness in Elderly Population; an Urgent Geriatric Health Issue: Tehran Geriatric Eye Study (TGES)
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2085304
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To determine the prevalence of vision impairment (VI) and blindness and their determinants in the elderly population of Tehran. Methods In a cross-sectional study, multi-stage cluster sampling was used to select a sample… read more here.
Keywords: impairment blindness; elderly population; blindness; impairment ... See more keywords
Vision Impairment among Children in South India: Results from a Large-Scale School Eye Screening
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2022.2090006
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To provide the prevalence of vision impairment and blindness among 250,000 school children aged 6 to 17 years, screened in Tamil Nadu, India. Methods The study was conducted between 2016 and 2019 as… read more here.
Keywords: impairment blindness; vision impairment; school eye; vision ... See more keywords
The role of screening and surveillance in the detection of childhood vision impairment and blindness in the UK
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2021-323470
Abstract: Objective Understanding pathways to detection for childhood visual impairment (VI) is critical for planning services. We aimed to describe patterns of detection for childhood VI. Design and setting Cross-sectional study using data from British Childhood… read more here.
Keywords: impairment blindness; detection childhood; impairment; detection ... See more keywords
Support needs around the time of diagnosis of parents caring for an infant with visual impairment or blindness in Denmark: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067805
Abstract: Objective The whole family is affected when an infant is diagnosed with visual impairment or blindness. We aimed to describe the support needs of parents around the time of diagnosis. Design We used a descriptive… read more here.
Keywords: impairment; impairment blindness; visual impairment; time diagnosis ... See more keywords
Prevalence, Causes, and Factors Associated with Visual Impairment and Blindness among Registered Pensioners in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/1717464
Abstract: Purpose To determine the prevalence, causes, and factors associated with presenting visual impairment and blindness among pensioners. Design A nationwide cross-sectional study. This study was part of the analysis on data obtained in the pensioners'… read more here.
Keywords: visual impairment; blindness among; prevalence; blindness ... See more keywords
Incident cases of vision impairment and blindness among adult foreign-born and Swedish-born individuals: A national Swedish study
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DOI: 10.1177/11206721221090700
Abstract: Purpose To analyse risk of vision impairment (VI) and blindness in adult foreign-born individuals and Swedish-born individuals. Methods A nationwide study of individuals 18 years of age and older (N = 6,042,891; 2,902,918 men and 3,139,973 women)… read more here.
Keywords: impairment blindness; swedish born; vision impairment; foreign born ... See more keywords
Visual impairment and blindness in the Xingu Indigenous Park – Brazil
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DOI: 10.1186/s12939-021-01536-w
Abstract: Background Most estimates of visual impairment and blindness worldwide do not include data from specific minority groups as indigenous populations. We aimed to evaluate frequencies and causes of visual impairment and blindness in a large… read more here.
Keywords: xingu indigenous; visual impairment; blindness; indigenous park ... See more keywords
Development of an online digital resource accessible for students with visual impairment or blindness: Challenges and strategies.
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DOI: 10.3233/wor-203085
Abstract: BACKGROUND People with visual impairment or blindness face a wide range of daily barriers, both at school and at work. OBJECTIVE This article describes the development process of an online resource, addressing Occupational Safety and… read more here.
Keywords: students visual; resource; development; impairment blindness ... See more keywords
Visual Impairment and Blindness among Patients at Nigeria Army Eye Centre, Bonny Cantonment Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10112312
Abstract: Abstract Background: Visual impairment (VI) is a public health problem that can affect an individual’s social wellbeing. The study aims to determine the distribution and causes of vision impairment (VI) and blindness among patients at… read more here.
Keywords: impairment blindness; blindness; army eye; blindness among ... See more keywords
Causes of Severe Visual Impairment and Blindness in Schools for the Blind
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DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.241812
Abstract: To the Editor: Reduced vision impacts not only the individual but also the family, community, and public health. It leads to a significant economic burden, including increased education cost, reduced personal income, and loss of… read more here.
Keywords: severe visual; visual impairment; causes severe; impairment blindness ... See more keywords