Publications by authors named "Kitar Souksamone"
Purpose: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for cataracts in the Vientiane Province.
Methods: We conducted a population-based study of 1264 participants aged ≥40 years of age from urban and rural areas of Vientiane Province. Data collection included demographic information, smoking history, body mass index, blood pressure, history of trauma and dilated lens examination using the World Health Organization WHO Simplified Cataract Grading System.
Aims: To determine the prevalence and causes of visual impairment and blindness in Vientiane Province, the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
Methods: We conducted a population-based, cross-sectional study of 1264 participants aged 40 years and older from urban and rural areas of Vientiane Province. The ophthalmic examination included presenting and pinhole Snellen visual acuity (VA) with an illiterate E chart, slit-lamp examination of the anterior segment and dilated stereoscopic fundus examination.
Purpose: To determine the prevalence of adult refractive error and associated risk factors in the Vientiane Province of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Methods: Population-based, cross-sectional ophthalmic survey of individuals ≥ 40 years of age in Vientiane Province. Suitable refractive data was available in 1058 individuals.
Aims: To determine the prevalence and subtypes of glaucoma in Vientiane Province.
Methods: We conducted a population-based study of 1264 participants aged ≥40 years of age from urban and rural areas of Vientiane Province. Data collection included Snellen visual acuity, slip lamp examination, tonometry, gonioscopy, dilated stereoscopic disc examination and perimetry.