Prevalence of Myopia among Children Attending Pediatrics Ophthalmology Clinic at Ohud Hospital, Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Conclusion: The prevalence of myopia among pediatrics patients in Medina is 3.54%. We hope that the results of this study will contribute to a better understanding of this public health issue in Saudi Arabia in order to implant a strict screening program for early detection and interventions to reduce the risk of further progression of visual impairment. PMID: 30524756 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30524756?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Ophthalmology - December 15, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Tags: J Ophthalmol Source Type: research