Prevalence of Presbyopia in Adults Attended at a Regional Ophthalmology Referral Center in the Colombian Caribbean: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
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Presbyopia, Visual Acuity, Refractive Errors, Ophthalmology Services, Colombia
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Objective: To determine the prevalence of presbyopia in an adult population attended at a regional ophthalmology referral center in Cartagena, Colombian Caribbean. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted, including adults evaluated between 2018 and 2023. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were analyzed, along with ophthalmologic examination findings. Data were obtained from institutional medical records. Results: A total of 8,934 patients were included, 80.5% of whom were aged 41 to 65 years, and 59.3% were female. The most frequent spherical refractive error was hyperopia (48.9%), followed by emmetropia (30.7%). Regarding near visual acuity, 93.7% of subjects had values in the +0.50 to +0.75 diopter range. The most common lens addition ranged from +2.25 to +3.00 diopters (58.2%), suggesting a high demand for near vision correction. Conclusions: Presbyopia is a prevalent visual condition among adults in the Colombian Caribbean, frequently associated with hyperopia. These findings support the need for public health strategies aimed at early detection, timely correction, and promotion of eye health in the region.
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