Prevalence of presbyopia among social safety net beneficiaries with the cognitive, numeracy and dexterity skills required for smartphone use: a cross-sectional analysis of THRIFT RCT screening data from Kurigram, Bangladesh.

BMJ Open · 2026 · PMC13064153 · PMID 41946544

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17 21 22 24 26 However, Mashayo et al 27 observed an increasing trend in the prevalence of presbyopia from the ages of 35–74 years, following a decreasing trend among individuals aged 75 and above.

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