Prevalence and determinants of uncorrected refractive error among a socially vulnerable older adult population living in Armenia

This study estimated the prevalence of uncorrected refractive error (URE) and its determinants in a socially vulnerable older population living in Armenia. The study design used in the stidy is a cross-sectional study. A total of 485 people responded to a survey on sociodemographic characteristics, spectacle use, and ophthalmic services’ use. All participants underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination including assessment of presenting and best-corrected visual acuity, measuring intraocular pressure and dilated eye fundus examination. Patients who had presenting visual acuity (