Estimates of visual impairment and its causes from the National Eye Survey in Malaysia (NESII).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population-based data on prevalence, causes of blindness and extent of ophthalmological coverage is required for efficient implementation and evaluation of ocular health programs. In view of the scarcity of prevalence data for visual impairment and blindness in Malaysia, this study aims to estimate the prevalence and causes of visual impairment (VI) in the elderly, using Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey technique.

Methods

Malaysia was divided into six regions, with each region consisting of 50 clusters. Multistage cluster sampling method was used and each cluster contained 50 residents aged 50 years and above. Eligible subjects were interviewed and pertinent demographic details, barriers to cataract surgery, medical and ocular history was note

SUBMITTER: Chew FLM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6019397 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature