Table 3 Causes of visual impairment (n = 466)
Primary Cause | Moderate Visual Impairment (Presenting visual acuity < 6/18 - 6/60 in the better eye) n (%) | Blindness (Presenting visual acuity < 6/60 - No light perception in the better eye) n (%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Cataract | 274 (77.2) | 103 (92.8) | 377 (80.9) |
Uncorrected Refractive Error | 76 (21.4) | 1 (0.9) | 77 (16.5) |
Surgery related complications | 5 (1.4) | 5 (4.5) | 10 (2.1) |
Others (corneal scar, phthisis bulbi) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (1.8) | 2 (0.4) |
Total | 355 (100.0) | 111 (100.0) | 466 (100.0) |