Causes of visual impairment: a retrospective study in Macedonian children

Autor: Daniela Dimitrova-Radojichikj, Daniela Tasevska
Jazyk: English<br />Ukrainian
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Ophthalmology, Iss 3, Pp 29-30 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2412-8740
DOI: 10.31288/oftalmolzh202032930
Popis: Background: Reliable data on the prevalence and causes of visual impairment in children are necessary for developing a systematic vision screening program with valid and reliable test protocols. Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence, main causes, and associated factors of visual impairment among Macedonian children aged 0–18 years. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the clinical record of 829 children, attending the department of ophthalmology from October 2013 to October 2018. The following variables were investigated: age, gender, and diagnosis. Results: The prevalence of visual impairment was statistical significance higher in girls than in boys (p
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