AIMS: To survey level of blindness and low vision in Lebanon. METHODS: A population survey was undertaken in 10,148 individuals to measure the prevalence and identify the causes of blindness in Lebanon. RESULTS: The prevalence of blindness was 0.6% and that of low vision 3.9%. The major causes of blindness were cataract (41.3%) and uncorrected large refractive error (12.6%). CONCLUSION: Most causes of blindness in Lebanon can be controlled by various educational and medical programmes.
AIMS: To survey level of blindness and low vision in Lebanon. METHODS: A population survey was undertaken in 10,148 individuals to measure the prevalence and identify the causes of blindness in Lebanon. RESULTS: The prevalence of blindness was 0.6% and that of low vision 3.9%. The major causes of blindness were cataract (41.3%) and uncorrected large refractive error (12.6%). CONCLUSION: Most causes of blindness in Lebanon can be controlled by various educational and medical programmes.
Authors: L B Brilliant; N C Grasset; R P Pokhrel; A Kolstad; J M Lepkowski; G E Brilliant; W N Hawks; R Pararajasegaram Journal: Am J Epidemiol Date: 1983-08 Impact factor: 4.897