The impact of uncorrected refractive error and visual impairment on the quality of life amongst school-going children in Sekhukhune district (Limpopo), South Africa
Background: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) and subsequent visual impairment (VI) is expected to have an impact on the quality of life (QoL) amongst schoolchildren. Aim: This study aimed to determine the impact of URE and VI on the QoL amongst school-going children aged 14–18 years. Settings: T...
Main Authors: | Tshubelela S.S. Magakwe, Rekha Hansraj, Zamandoda N.Q. Xulu-Kasaba |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2022-03-01
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Series: | African Vision and Eye Health |
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Online Access: | https://avehjournal.org/index.php/aveh/article/view/620 |
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