Eye care utilization by older adults in low, middle, and high income countries

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The risk of visual impairment increases dramatically with age and therefore older adults should have their eyes examined at least every 1 to 2 years. Using a world-wide, population-based dataset, we sought to determine the frequency...

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Main Authors: Vela Claudia, Samson Elodie, Zunzunegui Maria Victoria, Haddad Slim, Aubin Marie-Josée, Freeman Ellen E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/12/5