Causes of visual impairment (n=280)
| Presenting VA <6/18 to 6/60 in the better eye | Presenting VA <6/60 in the better eye | All visually impaired | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Cataract | 82 (46.6) | 78 (75.0) | 160 (57.1) |
| Refractive error | 61 (34.7) | 13 (12.5) | 74 (26.4) |
| Posterior segment disease | 26 (14.8) | 8 (7.7) | 34 (12.1) |
| Posterior capsular opacification | 5 (2.8) | 2 (1.9) | 7 (2.5) |
| Other causes | 2 (1.1) | 3 (2.9) | 5 (1.8) |
| Total | 176 (100) | 104 (100) | 280 (100) |
VA, visual acuity.