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Abstract Background Epidemiological studies to determine the pattern of eye disorders among children are important for proper health care planning and management. This study aimed to document the spectrum and frequency of eye diseases in children who attended the pediatric ophthalmology clinic of a tertiary teaching hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional and convenient sample of 1237 male and female children (16 years and below) with ocular disorders presenting for the first time and those children with a settled diagnosis coming for a follow-up visit between June 1, 2018, and May 31, 2019, were included in the study. Data on presentation age, sex, and diagnosis were collected and analyzed. Eye disorders were classified into various categories. Children were grouped into four age groups. Ratios, percentages, and chi-square associations were calculated. P |
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