Abstract:Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (RE) are a major cause of visual impairment. They affect a large proportion of the population globally and have psychological and socio-economic effects on the individual, family and society. They could lead to poor quality of life.
Aim: To determine the pattern and predisposing factors of refractive errors among patients seen in the outpatient clinic.
Methodology: A cross-sectional, descriptive study involving patients with refractive error that presented … Show more
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