The impact of glaucoma on quality of life in Ethiopia: a case-control study

The impact of glaucoma on quality of life in Ethiopia: a case-control study

Abstract Background Glaucoma is a chronic disease characterized by irreversible optic nerve damage and visual field loss that leads to visual impairment and blindness; ultimately limiting personal independence and compromising overall quality of life of affected individuals. There is paucity of info...

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Main Authors: Fisseha A. Ayele, Banchamelak Zeraye, Yared Assefa, Kbrom Legesse, Telake Azale, Matthew J. Burton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Subjects:
Glaucoma
Quality of life
GQOL-15
Gondar
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-017-0643-8

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