Purpose The aim of the study was a systematic review of refractive errors across the world
according to the WHO regions. Methods To extract articles on the prevalence of refractive …

Epidemiological data about the prevalence of amblyopia around the world vary widely
among regions and periods. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the global prevalence of …

Introduction To improve access to assistive products (APs) globally, data must be available
to inform evidence-based decision-making, policy development and evaluation, and market …

Introduction The process of learning begins in childhood and accurate vision can greatly
affects a child's learning capacity. It is documented that visual impairment in children can …

Background: Vision loss in childhood has serious implications in all stages of child's growth
and development. It poses social, educational and occupational challenges, with affected …

Purpose As the prevalence of eye diseases increases, demand for effective, accessible and
equitable eye care grows worldwide. This is especially true in lower and middle‐income …

Objective: To assess the magnitude of refractive errors among high school children.
Methods: The cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted from April to August 2017 in …

Background: Childhood visual impairment has a significant effect on social life, educational
performance, and professional choices, and can lead to poverty. Aims: To review the …

Background: The recent increase in myopia is a major public health concern worldwide,
including in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Aim: To provide data on the …

Aim: To determine the frequency of refractive errors in school-age children. Study Design:
Cross-sectional study. Place and duration: Two Government and two Private schools of …