Common Eye Diseases in Children in Saudi Arabia (Jazan)
Author(s) -
Abdulrahman Darraj,
Walid Barakat,
Mona Kenani,
Reem Shajry,
Abdullah Khawaji,
Sultan Bakri,
Abdulrahman Makin,
Azza Mohanna,
Abu Obaida Yassin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
ophthalmology and eye diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-1721
DOI - 10.4137/oed.s39055
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , pediatrics , refractive error , optometry , ophthalmology , visual acuity , surgery
The rise in childhood eye diseases has become a matter of concern in Saudi Arabia, and hence a study has been conducted on the residents of Jazan. The aim of the research was to find out the root cause of such issues and provide a solution to prevent such circumstances for it may affect the vision of children. In this study, therefore, we aimed to determine the types of childhood eye diseases in Jazan and to discuss the best ways to prevent them or prevent their effect on the vision of our children. Our institutions are working toward the longevity and welfare of the residents, and healthcare is one of the important aspects in such a field.
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