The Association between Frailty and Uncorrected Refractive Error in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1080/09286586.2020.1716380
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is the leading cause of impaired vision in older adults and has been associated with adverse health outcomes. Here, we investigate the association between URE and frailty in older… read more here.
Keywords: refractive error; association; frailty; older adults ... See more keywords
Prevalence and causes of vision loss in North Africa and Middle East in 2015: magnitude, temporal trends and projections
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312068
Abstract: Background To assess the prevalence and causes of vision impairment in North Africa and the Middle East (NAME) from 1990 to 2015 and to forecast projections for 2020. Methods Based on a systematic review of… read more here.
Keywords: refractive error; causes vision; prevalence causes; blindness ... See more keywords
The prevalence and causes of pediatric uncorrected refractive error: Pooled data from population studies for Global Burden of Disease (GBD) sub-regions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268800
Abstract: Background There are limited systematic reviews on the prevalence of uncorrected refractive errors in children. We aimed to summarize the prevalence and causes of pediatric uncorrected refractive error (URE) from studies in the Global Burden… read more here.
Keywords: sub regions; prevalence; per 1000; uncorrected refractive ... See more keywords
Uncorrected refractive error in a university community
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_1603_21
Abstract: Aims and Background: To determine the prevalence and pattern of uncorrected refractive error among staff of a Nigerian university. Patient and Methods: A cross-sectional study of consecutive staff of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria… read more here.
Keywords: university; staff; uncorrected refractive; error ... See more keywords