Visual Impairment among Primary School Children in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia.

Background: An impairment of the visual system at or shortly after birth adversely affects educational performance of children which typically occurs through vision. Limited evidence on the magnitude and causes of visual impairment is one of the reasons for the low priority given to eye care in low-income countries.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and determine the causes of visual impairment in primary school children in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia.