Vision Impairment Among the Jirel Population of Nepal

Key Points

• Vision impairment prevalence is reported among the Jirel population, an understudied Indigenous group.
• The study reveals significant rates of vision impairment, highlighting an important health concern.
• Cross-sectional study design enables assessment of vision impairment status in this population.
• Findings support the need for targeted eye health interventions within the Jirel community.