Visual Impairment among Primary School Children in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia

Background. An impairment of the visual system at or shortly after birth adversely affects educational performance of children which typically occurs through vision. Limited evidence on the magnitude and causes of visual impairment is one of the reasons for the low priority given to eye care in low-...

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Published in:	Journal of Ophthalmology
Main Authors:	Ayanaw Tsega Ferede, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Alemayehu Desalegn Gudeta, Haile Woretaw Alemu, Mulusew Asferaw Melese
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2020-01-01
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6934013

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