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Table 2 Causes of blindness and low vision declared by the respondents.

From: Prevalence of visual impairment in relation to the number of ophthalmologists in a given area: a nationwide approach

Cause declared by respondent

Low vision

Blind

Pregnancy and/or birth complications, congenital or hereditary disease

14.9%

30.9%

Acquired diseases

55.3%

50.2%

Injuries

12.4%

12.0%

Other or unknown

17.4%

6.9%