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Eye care service utilization in Andabet, Northwest Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis

Study in Northwest Ethiopia finds low eye care utilization among older adults, driven by limited awareness and access barriers.
Written by Amelia Pace

National Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness survey, Burundi

RAAB study conducted in Burundi reveals cataracts as the leading cause of blindness and highlights gender disparities in vision impairment.
Written by Amelia Pace

Vision impairment, diabetic retinopathy, and disability in adults 50+ in Palestine

RAAB study in Palestine reveals high rates of vision impairment and diabetic retinopathy among adults aged 50+, emphasizing the need for targeted public health interventions.
Written by Amelia Pace

Dry eye disease and its impact on university students in Palestine 

Study in Palestine reveals high prevalence of dry eye disease among university students, stressing the need for awareness programs to improve quality of life and academic performance.
Written by Amelia Pace

Digital eye strain and associated factors in Palestinian school children 

Study in Palestine finds high prevalence of digital eye strain among schoolchildren, highlighting key risk factors and the need for early intervention.
Written by Amelia Pace

First Pakistan national eye cancer survey 

Pakistan's first national eye cancer survey reveals key tumor types and regional disparities, providing crucial data for targeted cancer control strategies.
Written by Amelia Pace

Assessing eye health program reach in Talagang, Pakistan 

Study assesses eye health programme and highlights that collected survey and programme data can improve eye health planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Written by Amelia Pace

Prevalence and types of glaucoma in Bangladesh: a population-based survey

Nationwide survey in Bangladesh reveals 3.2% prevalence of glaucoma, with older age and male gender as key risk factors.
Written by Amelia Pace

Impact of Near Vision Correction on Income in Bangladash: The THRIVE Trial  

THRIVE trial in Bangladesh shows providing reading glasses boosts income by 33.4% for workers in near-vision-intensive jobs.
Written by Amelia Pace

Economic Impact of Childhood Ocular Morbidity in Bangladesh 

Study in Bangladesh reveals significant financial burden of childhood ocular morbidity on families, with high out-of-pocket costs and limited trust in local facilities.
Written by Amelia Pace