Epidemiology and trends in the uptake of refractive error services in Harare, Zimbabwe: a hospital-based retrospective study
Vimbainashe Evidence Kahoto,
Michael Agyemang Kwarteng,
Bismark Owusu- Afriyie
et al.
Abstract:AimThe study aimed to determine the epidemiology and evaluate the trends in the uptake of refractive error services in Harare. MethodsA clinic-based retrospective study at the Greenwood Park Eye Centre and its three subsidiaries was conducted from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2020. Results12,216 patients’ records were retrieved, out of which 1074 (8.79%) had refractive error cases. The prevalence of visual impairment at presentation was 5.80% [95% CI: 5.39 – 6.23]. Among those with refractive error, the sam… Show more
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