Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Reported Vision Disability among the Elderly in Malaysia: Findings from National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2018.
Muhammad Solihin RezaliNor' Ain Ab WahabNorhafizah SahrilMuhd Hafizuddin Taufik RamliNik Adilah ShaheinYing Ying ChanNur Liana Ab MajidMohd Hasnan AhmadMohd Shaiful Azlan KassimPublished in: Journal of ophthalmology (2021)
The findings suggest that a low education level, unemployment, hypertension, and malnourishment are significant risk factors for VD among Malaysia's elderly. Strengthening awareness campaigns to increase VD awareness and provide high-quality rehabilitation services must target specific groups, such as the elderly with a low level of education and the unemployed. Empower primary healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve the quality of eye care delivery and expand eye screening in settling VD issues nationally.