National Registry for the Blind in Israel: Estimation of prevalence and incidence rates and causes of blindness
National Registry for the Blind in Israel: Estimation of prevalence and incidence rates and causes of blindness
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DOI:
10.1076/opep.10.4.267.15910
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发表时间:
2003-10-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Farber, MD
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作者:
Farber, MD
OBJECTIVE To describe the population registered as blind in Israel and estimate the prevalence and incidence of blindness, by age, sex and the causes of blindness.METHODS Israel has maintained a Registry for the Blind since 1987. Patients are identified by ophthalmologists and registered if they have a visual acuity of less than or equal to0.05 (20/400) or a visual field Of