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Original Research

The prevalence and causes of decreased visual acuity – a study based on vision screening conducted at Enukweni and Mzuzu Foundation Primary Schools, Malawi

Leaveson Thom1 Department of Optometry, Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi, [email protected], [email protected]
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Sanchia Jogessar1 Department of Optometry, Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi, [email protected], [email protected];2 Brienholden Vision Institute, Durban, South Africa, [email protected]Correspondence[email protected]
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Sara L McGowan1 Department of Optometry, Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi, [email protected], [email protected]Correspondence[email protected]
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Fiona Lawless1 Department of Optometry, Mzuzu University, Mzuzu, Malawi, [email protected], [email protected];2 Brienholden Vision Institute, Durban, South Africa, [email protected]
Pages 1-10 | Published online: 19 Dec 2016

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