Prevalence and causes of visual impairment among older persons living in low-income old age homes in Durban, South Africa
Background: Visual impairment (VI) increases with age and has been reported to be more prevalent among older adults living in old age homes than in the general population. Aim: To determine the prevalence and causes of VI among older adults living in low-income old age homes in Durban, South Africa....
Main Authors: | Khathutshelo P. Mashige, Serela S. Ramklass |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2020-06-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/2159 |
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