Prevalence of cataract and its associated factors among adults aged 40 years and above living in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia, 2023: a community-based cross-sectional study
The prevalence of cataract was lower than previous national survey results. Old age, known history of trauma to eye, hypertension, diabetes, exposure to sunlight and glaucoma had statistically significant association with cataract.
Authors
- Ketemaw Zewdu Demilew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3618-9648)
- Natnael Lakachew Assefa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4998-6128)
- Matiyas Mamo Bekele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2516-3321)
- Ashenafi Abebe Latebo
- Tarekegn Wuletaw Ferede
Institutions
- Bule Hora University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089741
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93