Correction of refractive error and presbyopia in Timor-Leste

2007151 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Jacqueline Ramke · Vision Cooperative Research Centre

Anna Palagyi · Vision Cooperative Research Centre

Thomas Naduvilath · Brien Holden Vision Institute

Abstract

Refractive error and presbyopia correction coverage rates are low in Timor-Leste. There is a large need for spectacles, especially for elderly and illiterate people, farmers and rural dwellers: those least able to pay for them. An equitable cross-subsidisation spectacle system should be possible.

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Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Corneal surgery and disorders Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry

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Published in: British Journal of Ophthalmology

Volume 91, Issue 7, pp. 860-866

DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2006.110502

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Correction of refractive error and presbyopia in Timor-Leste

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