Prevalence and causes of ocular disorders and visual impairment among preterm children in Ethiopia

Prevalence and causes of ocular disorders and visual impairment among preterm children in Ethiopia

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, causes of ocular disorders and visual impairment among preterm children previously admitted to neonatal intensive care units in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Methods and analysis A prospective screening survey was conducted from February to Ju...

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Main Authors:	Asim Ali, Amha Mekasha, Lulu M Muhe, Asrat Demtse, Sadik Taju Sherief
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMJ Publishing Group 2024-02-01
Series:	BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:	https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e002317.full

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