Dynamics of Myopia Progression in Ghana—Evidence From Clinical Practice: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Our study provides important insights into myopia progression in Ghana, with findings that are consistent with global trends. The association of myopia progression with age, place of residence, degree of myopia, and ethnicity highlights the need for tailored interventions to manage this growing public health concern in African populations.
Authors
- Michael Agyemang Kwarteng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1072-315X)
- Samuel Kyei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2568-8246)
- Samuel Bert Boadi‐Kusi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4866-4960)
- Randy Asiamah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9200-4122)
- Godwin Avornyo
Institutions
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- University of the West Indies (TT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Science Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70273
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00