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Blindness in Saudi Arabia.

K F Tabbara, D Ross-Degnan

    JAMA
    |June 27, 1986
    PubMed
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    Blindness affects 1.5% of Saudi Arabia

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Visual impairment and blindness pose significant public health challenges globally.
    • Understanding the prevalence and causes of vision loss is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence and etiology of visual loss and eye diseases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
    • To provide epidemiological data on blindness and visual impairment in the Saudi population.

    Main Methods:

    • A stratified geographic cluster sample of 14,577 individuals from the settled population.
    • An additional non-statistical sample of 2,233 Bedouins was included.
    • Data collection followed established survey methodologies for eye diseases.

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    Main Results:

    • 1.5% of the population are blind and 7.8% are visually impaired (WHO definition).
    • Leading causes of blindness include cataract, trachoma, corneal scars, refractive errors, congenital anomalies, and glaucoma.
    • Cataracts affect 7% of all Saudis (42% of those >40 years); corneal scars impact over 3.5% (half due to trachoma).

    Conclusions:

    • Cataract and trachoma-related corneal scarring are major contributors to vision loss in Saudi Arabia.
    • Refractive errors, amblyopia, and trauma are significant causes of less severe vision impairment.
    • The findings highlight the need for comprehensive eye care programs addressing these prevalent conditions.