The age- and gender-specific prevalences of refractive errors in Tehran: the Tehran Eye Study

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Akbar Fotouhi · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Kazem Mohammad · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

This report has provided details of the refractive status in the population. We have documented prevalences of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and anisometropia by age and gender, identifying more affected age- and gender-groups for prevention programs in the community.

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Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Glaucoma and retinal disorders Corneal surgery and disorders

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Published in: Ophthalmic Epidemiology

Volume 11, Issue 3, pp. 213-225

DOI: 10.1080/09286580490514513

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The age- and gender-specific prevalences of refractive errors in Tehran: the Tehran Eye Study

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