Prevalence of Eye Diseases in South Korea: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2009

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Kyung Chul Yoon · Chonnam National University Hospital

Gui-Hyeong Mun · Chonnam National University Hospital

Sang-Duck Kim · Korea University

Seung Hyun Kim · Wonkwang University

Chan Yun Kim · Yonsei University

Ki Ho Park · Seoul National University

Young Jeung Park ·

Abstract

This is the first nation-wide epidemiologic study conducted in South Korea for assessment of the prevalence of eye diseases by both the Korean Ophthalmologic Society and the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This study will provide preliminary information for use in further investigation, prevention, and management of eye diseases in Korea.

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Glaucoma and retinal disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

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Published in: Korean Journal of Ophthalmology

Volume 25, Issue 6, pp. 421-421

DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2011.25.6.421

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Prevalence of Eye Diseases in South Korea: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008-2009

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