Prevalence and associated factors of visual impairment among adults at Debre Berhan town, North Shewa, Ethiopia.

Natnael Lakachew AssefaAddisu Wondifraw AdmasNebiyat Feleke Adimasu

Published in: BMC ophthalmology (2020)

Prevalence of visual impairment among adults was found to be a significant public health problem. Older age, illiterates, previous eye trauma, large family size and family history eye problem were positively associated with visual impairment.

Keyphrases

public health
risk factors
south africa
physical activity
tertiary care
middle aged
global health