BMJ Open
December 2024
Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cataract and associated factors among adults aged 40 years and above in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia.
Design: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling method.
Setting: The study was conducted in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia.
BMJ Open
October 2024
Introduction: Globally, the utilization of eye care services varies widely, ranging from 18 to 90%. Low utilization of eye care services can lead to delayed detection of vision problems. However, there are limited data on the proportion of eye care service utilization and its associated factors in Ethiopia at the community level.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is one of the advanced complications of diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, almost all eyes could lose a significant portion of their vision within four months. There is limited evidence regarding the magnitude of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and associated factors in the study setting and also in Ethiopia.
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