Status analysis on visual disability population in Yuzhong district of Chongqing / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

ABSTRACT

To investigate the status of visual disability population in Yuzhong district of Chongqing, in order to provide a counter measure for improving their quality of life.METHODS:The data of visual disability population was analyzed, which was registered in federation of the disabled of Yuzhong district of Chongqing from January 21, 2009 to July 17, 2013, collected the information of their gender and age constituent ratio, visual disability level differences, and the differences of their disability pathogeny.RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the total numbers of male and female visual disability, and before the age of 60, the number of male was more than female, but after 60, it was opposite. The grade four of visual disability accounted for the largest proportion, followed by a level of grade one, two, and three. The main causes of visual disability in proper order were:ametropia ( high myopia) , retina and pigment membrane disease, ocular trauma, optic nerve disease, glaucoma, corneal disease, congenital anomaly or eccyliosis, cataract, amblyopia, agnogenic, methysis, trachoma, and the others ( hyperpyrexia) .CONCLUSlON: The diagnosis and treatment of juvenile in Yuzhong district must be strengthened, also include retina and pigment membrane disease, to reduce the visual disability caused by these diseases.