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.
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.
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.
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.
Development and Evaluation of the Bengali 'Dristi' Eye Health App
Development and evaluation of the Bengali 'Dristi' eye health app shows promising accuracy for vision testing, with performance varying across healthcare settings.
Sociodemographic Factors and Eye Disease Knowledge in Afghanistan
Study in Afghanistan reveals low awareness of common eye diseases, with older age and higher education correlating to better knowledge.
The physical and mental aspects of quality of life among patients with eye diseases in Afghanistan
Study in Afghanistan reveals significant physical and mental health challenges among eye disease patients, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
Viet Nam Successfully Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
Viet Nam officially eliminates trachoma as a public health problem, joining 20 other countries that have been validated by WHO.
Pattern of Uveitis in Northern Vietnam
Study in Hanoi, Vietnam reveals anterior uveitis as the most common form, with non-infectious causes predominating over infectious causes.
Protective Factors Against Myopia Progression in Vietnamese Students
Study in Hue City, Vietnam identifies outdoor sports as a protective factor against myopia progression, with significant incidence and progression observed among secondary school students.
