Abstract:
Study population consisted of 602 adults aged forty years and above selected from
applying cluster sampling technique. Study instruments were interviewer
administered questioner and a record sheet.. Data analysis was done sing SPSS 16th
version. Prevalence visual impairments and its 95 percent confidence intervals (CI ) were
calculated. Multivariate logistic regression was applied for assessment of factors associated
with cataract. Results were expressed as odds ratios and its 95 percent CIs. Visual
impairment was a health problem among adults aged 40 years and above in the MOH area
Mahara. Being an elderly, low income and longer duration of alcohol consumption were
associated with cataract
