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Prevalence of refractive errors and risk factors for myopia among schoolchildren of Almaty, Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional study

Ainagul Mukazhanova, Neilya Aldasheva, Juldyz Iskakbayeva, Raushan Bakhytbek, Aliya Ualiyeva, Kaini Baigonova, Damet Ongarbaeva, Denis Vinnikov

PLoS ONE · 2022 · 28 citations · 49 references

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Abstract

Myopia is a leading refractive error in schoolchildren in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Myopia prevention measures, including more time outdoors, should guide public health interventions in this population.

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