Ocular morbidity among children (aged 6-18 yr) of the tribal area of Melghat, India: A community-based study

CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of refractive error and VAD in this study was significantly higher than the rest of India and the world. For the prevention of childhood blindness, immediate intervention programme, including eye screening by trained paramedics, treatment by an ophthalmologist and prophylaxis, is crucial.PMID:38006342 | DOI:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_3228_21

Source: Indian J Med Res - November 25, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Kavita A Satav Ashish R Satav Vibhawari S Dani Parikshit M Gogate Shraddha D Kumbhare Pradeep Reddy Source Type: research