Systemic Comorbidity in Children with Cataracts in Nigeria: Advocacy for Rubella Immunization

Background. Congenital and developmental cataracts are leading causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment. They may be associated with systemic diseases including congenital heart diseases which are among the major causes of morbidity and mortality in childhood. The pattern of system...

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Main Authors: Roseline Duke, Sidney Oparah, Adedayo Adio, Okon Eyo, Friday Odey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/927840