Socioeconomic impact assessment of low vision and blindness on patients and households in Thailand
Low vision and blindness due to incurable bilateral eye disease were associated with substantial income loss and transition out of paid employment, underscoring the need for integrated rehabilitation and social protection policies to address functional and socioeconomic needs.
Authors
- Suksri Chotikavanich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5973-643X)
- Chayanis Kositamongkol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7182-0733)
- Waree Nujoi
- Rungtip Yingyong
- Somthin Dongngam
- P Phisalprapa
- Nattapon Sarinak
- Ekpipat Eksupapan
- Saranya Sagan
- Akarawit Eiamsamarng
- Jaruwan Jai-ai
- Pitipol Choopong
- Pisara Muneesri
Institutions
- Mahidol University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Optometry
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2026.2641537
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00