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    Br J Ophthalmol. 2009 May;93(5):698-9.

    Ocular telemedicine between Nepal and the USA: prevalence of vitreoretinal disease in rural Nepal.

    Ulrich JN, Poudyal G, Marks SJ, Vrabec TR, Marks B, Thapa AB, Shresta MK, Ruit S, Federman JL.

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    Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Danville, PA 17822, USA. npilic@web.de

    Abstract

    This study is aimed at reporting experiences with telemedicine between Nepal and the USA and at reporting the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) in rural Nepal. AMD and DR are becoming more significant factors for non-reversible vision loss in rural Nepal due to increasing life expectancy and urbanisation. The prevalence of DM is low compared with the developed world, but the percentage of diabetics with DR is high, presumably due to limited access to healthcare. The higher prevalence of DM in Hetauda is explained as being due to a more urban lifestyle, dietary habits (more deep-fried food) and more advanced age.

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    19395632
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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