Changing Epidemiology of Refractive Disorders in the Western Pacific Region, 1990-2023: Evidence From the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Abstract

Introduction Refractive disorders (RDs) are a major cause of vision impairment worldwide. Although age-standardised rates have generally declined, the absolute burden, demographic drivers and future trends of RDs in the Western Pacific Region (WPR) remain incompletely characterised.

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