PREVALENCE OF VISION IMPAIRMENT AMONG PERSON ABOVE 50 YEARS AGE IN A SEMI-URBAN COMMUNITY OF PORBANDAR, GUJARAT

Abstract

Introduction: Visual impairment (VI) is a major public health issue, especially in individuals aged 50 and above. 
Understanding the prevalence and causes of visual impairment helps ophthalmologists plan effective interventions. A 
survey-based study is conducted in a semi-urban community to assess the prevalence and common causes of VI in 
individuals aged over 50. In India overall prevalence of blindness in all age groups is 0.36 %. Prevalence of blindness in
the population aged more than 50 years is 1.99 % in India.
Aim: To assess the prevalence, severity, and primary causes of visual impairment in individuals aged 50+ years in semiurban areas.