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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Prevalence of presbyopia and spectacle coverage in an African population in Durban, South Africa
Optometry and Vision Science, Volume 90, No. 12, Year 2013
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PURPOSE: To assess the prevalence of near vision impairment caused by uncorrected presbyopia and to determine the spectacle coverage for presbyopia in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. METHODS: A cross-sectional community-based survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of presbyopia in Durban. Eighteen clusters were randomly selected from the suburbs of Durban-Inanda, Ntuzuma, and KwaMashu. Adults over 35 years of age were enumerated through a door-to-door method using aged-based sampling. Respondents were interviewed and then underwent standardized clinical eye examinations. Spectacle coverage was determined. Applying multivariate logistic regressions, the strengths of association of presbyopia and spectacle coverage with the participants' demographic profile were determined. RESULTS: A total of 2764 participants were enumerated while 1939 (70.2%) were examined with a median age of 52 years (interquartile range 45, 60). The prevalence of presbyopia was 77.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] 74.3%-79.2%), significantly higher in those 50-64 years old (OR 10.2, 95% CI 5.3-19.6) and 65-79 years old (OR 10.7, 95% CI 3.2-35.6) and significantly lower in those who had secondary and higher education (p < 0.05). The spectacle coverage for presbyopia was 4.84% (95% CI 3.35%-6.33%), significantly higher in those who were 65-79 years old (OR 4.4, 95% CI 1.5-12.9) and 50-64 years old (OR 2.6, 95% CI 1.1-6.1). CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated that there is a high prevalence of presbyopia in the study area, with low spectacle coverage, and therefore suggests that uncorrected presbyopia is a major public health concern. The findings of this study may help in making recommendations for strategic planning for eye health intervention efforts. © American Academy of Optometry.
Authors & Co-Authors
Naidoo, Kovin Shunmugan
Australia, Sydney
Brien Holden Vision Institute
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Jaggernath, Jyoti
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Martin, Carrin
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Govender, Pirindhavellie
Australia, Sydney
Brien Holden Vision Institute
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Chinanayi, Farai Showman
Australia, Sydney
Brien Holden Vision Institute
South Africa, Durban
University of Kwazulu-natal
Chan, Ving Fai
Australia, Sydney
Brien Holden Vision Institute
Ramson, Prasidh
Australia, Sydney
Brien Holden Vision Institute
Statistics
Citations: 31
Authors: 7
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1097/OPX.0000000000000096
ISSN:
10405488
e-ISSN:
15389235
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
South Africa