Influence of Socioeconomic Variables on Spectacle Use in South East Nigeria

Nkiruka Okoloagu^1*, Ezekiel Ekweremadu¹, Adanma Ezenwa²

¹Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu
²Department of Ophthalmology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State

Dr. Nkiruka Okoloagu, Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu.

Keywords: Spectacle Use; Socioeconomic Variables; South East; Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Uncorrected refractive errors (URE) is the commonest cause of mild and moderate visual impairments in Nigeria. Spectacle -mounted lens, an extremely cost effective intervention has remained greatly underutilized in Nigeria. Aim: To explore the perspective of current and prospective spectacle users to gain an insight into the basis for non compliance and occasional rejection of prescription spectacles for URE.

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