School-based vision screening in Quetta, Pakistan: a qualitative study of experiences of teachers and eye care providers

• Main Authors: Stevens Bechange (Author), Munazza Gillani (Author), Emma Jolley (Author), Robina Iqbal (Author), Leena Ahmed (Author), Muhammed Bilal (Author), Itfaq Khaliq Khan (Author), Sumrana Yasmin (Author), Elena Schmidt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Visual impairment in children is a significant public health problem affecting millions of children globally. Many eye problems experienced by children can be easily diagnosed and treated. We conducted a qualitative study with teachers and optometrists involved in a school-based...