Colombian Ocular Diseases Epidemiology Study (CODES): Prevalence and Sociodemographic Characterization of Refractive Errors in Colombian Eye Care Consultations.
Germán Mejía-SalgadoCarlos Cifuentes-GonzálezLaura Zarate-PinzónLuisa Fernanda Peña-PulgarWilliam Rojas-CarabaliDavid Valdés-AriasDanna Lesley CruzAlejandra de-la-TorrePublished in: Ophthalmic epidemiology (2024)
The rising trend of URE in Colombia and its demographic and geographical variations underscores the urgent need for health professionals and government authorities to acknowledge and address this issue. This study provides crucial insights into the refractive error landscape across the country, highlighting the necessity for prevention programs specifically designed to cater to the country's unique needs.