Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of School-Aged Children Towards Spectacle Use in Delta State, Nigeria.
Background: Visual impairment is a global public health concern in the younger population. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and perception of school-aged children in Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria towards spectacle use. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among school-aged chi...
| Published in: | Optometry & Visual Performance Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 244 - 251 |
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Optometric Extension Program
Dec2025
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