Pterygium and associated factors among adults: a hospital-based prospective study

Pterygium and associated factors among adults: a hospital-based prospective study

Introduction: The aim of this hospital-based study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of pterygium among adult patients visiting the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department (OPD) in the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), Thimphu. Methods: A cross sectional stud...

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Main Authors:	Chhimi Wangmo, Nor Tshering Lepcha
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh 2021-06-01
Series:	Bhutan Health Journal
Online Access:	https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/99

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