Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthalmology, St. Paul’s Hospital Millenium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Vision Related Quality of Life among Cataract Patients Attending Cataract Surgery Campaigns in Ethiopia: A Dual Centre Study
Author(s): Dereje Hayilu Anbesse, Zewdu Yenegeta Bizuneh*, Girum W-Gessesse and Mulugeta Ayana Mengistu
Introduction: Cataract is multifactorial lens opacity in which its main risk factor is aging. It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and also in Ethiopia. The impact of visual impairment due to cataract affects the quality of life of an individual by increasing depression, social isolation, increased risk of falls and fractures, poor general wellbeing, increased risk of dependency and finally mortality, in which little is known in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was targeted to determine the vision related quality of life of adults with cataract in Ethiopia.
Methods: An institutional based cross sectional design study with convenient sampling technique was conducted to select 209 patients from June to August 2019. The data regarding vision related quality of life was collected using the national eye institute visual function question.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.22.13.915