Clinical characteristics of young adult cataract patients: a 10-year retrospective study of the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center.

Duoru LinZhenzhen LiuQianzhong CaoXiaohang WuJinchao LiuJingjing ChenZhuoling LinXiaoyan LiLi ZhangErping LongXiayin ZhangJinghui WangDongxuan WuXutu ZhaoTongyong YuJing LiXiaojia ZhouLisha WangHaotian LinWeirong ChenYizhi Liu

Published in: BMJ open (2018)

A large proportion coming from rural areas and a high prevalence of complicated ocular abnormalities may be the most salient characteristics of YAC patients. Strengthening the counselling and screening strategy for cataract and health education for young adults are required especially for those in rural areas.

Keyphrases

young adults
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
public health
mental health
patient reported outcomes
climate change
quality improvement
patient reported
childhood cancer
optical coherence tomography