Productivity Loss and Predictive Factors Among Visually Impaired Adults in Tertiary Eye Care Centers, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Dual-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Visual impairment has a profound impact on loss of economy and productivity, which can impair health-related quality of life.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine productivity loss and its predictive factors among adults with visual impairment in Addis Ababa tertiary eye care centers, Ethiopia.

Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted between February and July 30, 2021.

Knowledge and practice towards glaucoma among glaucoma patients at University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center.

Background: For better treatment outcome, exploring the knowledge of glaucoma and practices among glaucomatous patients is much more important.

Objective: The aimed of this study was to determine the knowledge and self-care practice and their associated factors towards glaucoma and its medications among glaucoma patients.

Methods: Cross section design study was conducted between May and July, 2017.

Barriers to Cataract Surgery Utilization Among Cataract Patients Attending Surgical Outreach Sites in Ethiopia: A Dual Center Study.

Background: Cataract is the leading cause of avoidable blindness globally and in Africa. Various barriers limit access of cataract blind individuals to cataract surgery. This study aimed to determine the barriers to cataract surgery utilization among cataract blind patients presenting to campaign sites in Ethiopia.

Ocular Biometry and Their Correlations with Ocular and Anthropometric Measurements Among Ethiopian Adults.

Purpose: To determine the average values of ocular biometry dimensions and investigate their inter-correlations and their association with anthropometric measurements among Ethiopian adults with healthy eyes.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken from June 2018 to July 2019. A total of 400 eyes of 200 subjects were included in the study.

Vision-Related Quality of Life among Adult Patients with Visual Impairment at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess vision-related quality of life and associated factors among adult patients with visual impairment at the University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods: The institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April 24 to May 12, 2017, at the University of Gondar Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center among 484 patients with visual impairment. Pretested, structured National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 was used to collect data by interviewing.

Prevalence and associated factors of low vision and blindness among patients attending St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Background: Low vision and blindness are major public health problems. A vast burden of worlds visually impaired live in low-income settings especially in sub Saharan Africa. In such settings the blindness is associated with considerable disability and excess mortality, resulting in huge economic and social consequence.

Adherence to topical glaucoma medications and associated factors in Gondar University Hospital Tertiary Eye Care Center, northwest Ethiopia.

Purpose:: The purpose of the study was to determine proportion of adherence to topical glaucoma medications and associated factors among glaucoma patients in Gondar University Hospital Tertiary Eye Care and Training Center, northwest Ethiopia.

Methods:: This cross-sectional design study was conducted on 360 participants from April-May 2017. Structured questionnaire was completed and adherence was assessed by patients' self-report survey.

Prevalence and associated factors of computer vision syndrome among bank workers in Gondar City, northwest Ethiopia, 2015.

Introduction: Use of computers is generally encouraged; this is to keep up with the fast-moving world of technology, research and science. Extensive use of computers will result in computer vision syndrome (CVS), and the prevalence is increased dramatically. The main objective of the study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of CVS among bank workers in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia.

Prevalence and associated factors of pterygium among adults living in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of pterygium among adults living in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods: A cross sectional design study was carried out in 390 participants in Gondar city from April 15 to May 7, 2016. Basic ophthalmic examination was performed using portable slit lamb, 3.

Prevalence and associated factors of myopia among high school students in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia, 2016.

Introduction: Myopia is an important cause of correctable visual impairment and preventable blindness worldwide. Prevalence rates are approximately 20%-35% among the older teenage population globally. It has a medical burden of pathologic complications such as maculopathy and glaucomatous optic neuropathy.