Correction: Prevalence and Causes of Blindness and Low Vision in Southern Sudan
2007
Correction: Prevalence and Causes of Blindness and Low Vision in Southern Sudan
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Author Information
Author(s): Ngondi Jeremiah, Ole-Sempele Francis, Onsarigo Alice, Matende Ibrahim, Baba Samson, Reacher Mark, Matthews Fiona, Brayne Carol, Emerson Paul
Conclusion
The correction clarifies an error in the abstract regarding the prevalence figures of blindness and low vision, but does not change the overall data or conclusions of the study.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of blindness was reported as 4.1%.
- The prevalence of low vision was reported as 7.7%.
- The prevalence of monocular visual impairment was reported as 4.4%.
- The correction does not affect the conclusions of the original study.
Takeaway
The study found that some numbers about blindness and low vision were wrong in the summary, but fixing them doesn't change the main findings.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 3.4–4.8; 95% CI, 6.7–8.7; 95% CI, 3.6–5.3
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