Prevalence and causes of visual loss among the indigenous peoples of the world a systematic review

Abstract

IMPORTANCE Studies have documented a higher disease burden in indigenous compared with nonindigenous populations, but no global data on the epidemiology of visual loss in indigenous peoples are available. A systematic review of literature on visual loss in the world’s indigenous populations could identify major gaps and inform interventions to reduce their burden of visual loss. OBJECTIVE To conduct a systematic review on the prevalence and causes of visual loss among the world’s indigenous populations. EVIDENCE REVIEW A search of databases and alternative sources identified literature on the prevalence and causes of visual loss (visual impairment and blindness) and eye diseases in indigenou..