Prevalence and determinants of refractive errors at Sekororo District Hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Khisimusi D. Maluleke,
Nabeela Hasrod,
Alan Rubin
Abstract:Background: Refractive errors are common eye disorders affecting people of all age groups worldwide.Aim: To determine the prevalence and determinants of refractive errors among patients attending a rural-based optometry clinic from January 2018 to December 2019.Setting: The study was conducted at Sekororo District Hospital in Mopani District of Limpopo Province, South Africa.Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study comprising two stratified random samples (2018 and 2019) was conducted based on the clinic… Show more
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