Risk factors for late presentation among glaucoma patients attending three referral hospitals in South-East Nigeria: case–control study

Risk factors for late presentation among glaucoma patients attending three referral hospitals in South-East Nigeria: case–control study

Late presentation in glaucoma has been associated with rapid deterioration of visual fields and blindness even with good and effective treatment options. Glaucoma prevalence and risk of blindness is higher among the Igbo tribe, who dominate the Eastern part of Nigeria, hence the focus of this study...

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Main Authors:	Onyinye Onyia, Eberechukwu Achigbu, Ifeoma Ejiakor, Nkechi Uche, Ubochi Chinemerem, Chimdia Ogbonnaya, Chimdi M Chuka-Okosa, Catey Bunce, Covadonga Bascaran
Format:	Article
Sprog:	English
Udgivet:	Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Serier:	Cogent Public Health
Fag:	Glaucoma Igbo late presentation risk factors
Online adgang:	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27707571.2022.2125533

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