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Investigation of the blindness status in Haimen of Jiangsu province / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)
International Eye Science ; (12): 1137-1138, 2017.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-641207
ABSTRACT

AIM:

To investigate the cause of blindness, except those caused by cataract, in Haimen city.

METHODS:

According to the WHO`s criteria of blindness, the blindness level was decided through ophthalmic tests by associate chief or chief ophthalmologists who were trained especially for disability evaluation.The analysis of the the leading cause were taken too.

RESULTS:

Totally 3 266 persons were blindness, in which 2 118 were first level blindness, 1 148 persons were second lever blindness, and 1 308 persons were male, 1958 were female.The leading cause of blindness were retina and uveitis diseases (31.58%), genetic diseases(23.47%), cornea disease(14.49%).

CONCLUSION:

The leading cause of blindness are retina and uveitis diseases, genetic diseases, cornea diseases in Haimen city of Jiangsu province.Early prevention and treatment should be strengthened to reduce the occurrence of blindness.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: International Eye Science Year: 2017 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: International Eye Science Year: 2017 Type: Article