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Integrating telemedicine for refractive error coverage in Kenya

Kenyan study highlights strong support for telemedicine to boost refractive error services, while calling for policy and infrastructure improvements.
Written by Amelia Pace

Quality of life and factors in glaucoma patients at Boru Meda Hospital, Ethiopia

Nearly half of glaucoma patients in Ethiopia report poor quality of life, with rural residence and disease severity as key contributing factors.
Written by Amelia Pace

Cataract Burden and Determinants in Adults Over 40 in Ethiopia

Meta-analysis reveals high cataract burden among older adults in Ethiopia, with age and gender disparities pointing to urgent policy action.
Written by Amelia Pace

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