Publications by authors named "Ben Kirkpatrick"
Br J Ophthalmol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- The 2019 Gambia National Eye Health Survey aimed to assess the current state of eye health in the population, building on findings from previous surveys in 1986 and 1996.
- A total of 10,800 adults aged 35 and older were randomly sampled and undergone comprehensive eye examinations to determine the prevalence and causes of vision impairment (VI).
- Results indicated significant progress in reducing blindness rates since 1996, but an increase in moderate or severe visual impairment highlights the need for ongoing efforts in eye health services.
Wellcome Open Res
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- Two national surveys on vision impairment and blindness were conducted in The Gambia in 1986 and 1996, leading to the creation of the National Eye Health Programme (NEHP).
- A recent National Eye Health Survey in 2019 aimed to assess vision impairment and comorbidities in adults aged 35 and above, allowing for comparisons with earlier data.
- The survey also gathered data on access to eye health services, assistive technologies, and set the stage for a five-year follow-up cohort study on the progression of eye disease within the population.
