Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Optometrist, University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Research Article
Patterns/Distribution and Correction Uptake of Refractive Errors among Ophthalmic Outpatients of Method Ist General Hospital, Itukmbang (Mghim), Uruan Local Government Area of Akwaibom State, Nigeria
Author(s): Dania Afevictor*
Introduction: The most common cause of visual impairment in the world today is refractive errors (that is uncorrected). The impact on people is so enormous in a community especially with reported issues of restricting some educational and occupational employment opportunities for people. Uncorrected refractive errors are responsible for a high percentage of visual impairment and blindness in the world today.
Aim: To establish the patterns/distribution of refractive errors and correction uptake among patients who visitor use the eye clinic of methodist general hospital, ItukMbang, uruan local government area.
Materials and methods: Health information records of regular patients attending the eye facility who are diagnosed with refractive errors from January 2018 to December 2019 were retrieved. Data analysis was don.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.23.14.940