Limitations in cataract surgical services for children in Ethiopia: a nationwide survey of pediatric cataract surgeons

Limitations in cataract surgical services for children in Ethiopia: a nationwide survey of pediatric cataract surgeons

Abstract Background Bilateral cataract is a significant cause of blindness in children in Ethiopia. This study aimed to identify the resources available for cataract surgery in children, and to assess current surgical practices, surgical output and factors affecting the outcome of surgery in Ethiopi...

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Main Authors: Mulusew Asferaw, Kumale Tolesa, Sadik Taju Sherief, Bezawit Tadegagne, Mandefro Sintayehu, Addisu Worku, Teshager Wondale, Emebet Girma, Zelalem Gizachew, Clare Gilbert, Geoffrey Woodruff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Pediatric cataract surgery
Child eye health tertiary facility
Pediatric ophthalmologists
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-02190-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-02190-0

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