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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Public Health
  • Optometry

Background:

  • Access to eye and vision care is limited in Nepal.
  • Humanitarian missions offer sporadic but impactful optometric services.
  • Addressing visual impairment requires sustainable, local solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the optometric care provided during Pacific Angel (PACANGEL)--Nepal 2012.
  • To analyze the visual acuity, refractive errors, and common eye conditions diagnosed.
  • To highlight the need for sustainable eye care infrastructure in Nepal.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study of 995 patients examined in Kaski District, Nepal.
  • Data collection included visual acuity, refractive error assessment, and diagnosis of ocular conditions.
  • Analysis of demographic data, visual acuity, refractive error, and prevalent eye diseases.

Main Results:

  • The mean age of patients was 41.34 years, with a median visual acuity of 20/57 (right) and 20/60 (left).
  • Prevalent conditions included cataracts (24.17%), dry eye (18.17%), conjunctivitis (12.0%), and pterygium (5.17%).
  • Near additions were prescribed for 51.8% of patients, indicating a high prevalence of presbyopia.

Conclusions:

  • Optometric care provided during PACANGEL--Nepal 2012 addressed significant unmet needs.
  • Cataracts and refractive errors are highly prevalent, contributing to visual impairment.
  • Developing local, sustainable eye care resources and training local practitioners is imperative for long-term vision health in Nepal.