Prevalence of age related eye disease the cataract in India
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: The prevalence rate of blindness in India is 1.1%, the most important cause for blindness in aged people is cataract .The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence, barriers and facilitating factors related to cataract in ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Santhnagar, Telangana state. Methods: The study was carried out in Telangana state over a period of 6months July 2016to December 2016. All adults of more than 45 years (n = 1000) were examined for lenticular opacity and visual acuity. A structured proforma was used to assess the cataract in aged people above 45years. Results: Prevalence and risk factors of cataract in Telangana state. As age increases the incidence of cataract increases in persons above 45years. Conclusion: Prevalence and risk factors of cataract in Telangana state. It is important to increase the awareness programees regarding the availability of cataract health services.
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Gannaram Laxmi Prasad, Porika Ram Mohan Lal
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