Prevalence of ocular morbidities among school children in Raipur district, India
Conclusion: Vitamin A deficiency prevalence was much higher indicating missed opportunities for vitamin A supplementation at a younger age. Refractive error was more prevalent in the urban population as well in the older age group (11–15 years), indicating a need for frequent eye screening.
Source: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Deepanshu Agrawal Anupam Sahu Deepshikha Agrawal Source Type: research
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