Refractive errors in Filipino eyes in a single-center study population
- Author:
Karen B. Reyes
1
;
Harvey S. Uy
1
,
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Refractive Errors; Astigmatism; Myopia; Hyperopia
- From: Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2010;35(2):50-55
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:We determined the frequency of refractive errors among Filipino patients
undergoing refractive or cataract screening at an ambulatory eye-care center,
correlated them with demographic and ophthalmic variables, and compared
refractive and keratometric astigmatism.
Methods:Clinical records of 666 consecutive patients who had optical interferometry were reviewed and the demographic and clinical parameters obtained were subjected to statistical analyses. - Full text:PJO 120.pdf
