Reducing visual deficits caused by refractive errors in school and preschool children: results of a pilot school program in the Andean region of Apurimac, Peru

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Sergio Latorre-Arteaga (Συγγραφέας), Diana Gil-González (Συγγραφέας), Olga Enciso (Συγγραφέας), Aoife Phelan (Συγγραφέας), Ángel García-Muñoz (Συγγραφέας), Johannes Kohler (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: Taylor & Francis Group, 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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Background: Refractive error is defined as the inability of the eye to bring parallel rays of light into focus on the retina, resulting in nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (Hyperopia) or astigmatism. Uncorrected refractive error in children is associated with increased morbidity and reduced...