Prevalence, causes and associated factors of visual impairment and blindness among older population in outreach site, Northwest Ethiopia. A dual center cross-sectional study

Conclusion: The prevalence of visual impairment and blindness in this study was found to be high. Age, residency, educationalstatus, occupational status, and history of eye examination were significantly associated with visual impairment and blindness.Keywords: Visual impairment; blindness; older population; Northwest Ethiopia.

Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Melkamu Temeselew Tegegn, Aragaw Kegne Assaye, Gizachew Tilahun Belete Source Type: research