Prevalence of refractive errors in Nepalese children and adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis.
Jeewanand BistHimal KandelNabin PaudelDinesh KaphleRajendra GyawaliSanjay MarasiniRabindra AdhikaryPrakash PaudelPublished in: Clinical & experimental optometry (2023)
The pooled prevalence of refractive errors is relatively low while uncorrected refractive errors and presbyopia are high in Nepalese population suggesting a need for better access to refractive care services in the country. The paucity of quality evidence on prevalence of refractive errors, particularly in children, indicates a need for a well-designed population-based study to accurately estimate the current prevalence of refractive errors.