Published in: Georgian Medical Journal | Original Research | Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026)
Authors: Salome Tabatadze, Nino Tkhelidze
DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i3.a133
A landmark study spanning 15 years of ophthalmological data from Georgia (2007–2022) has been published in the Georgian Medical Journal, offering the most comprehensive picture yet of eye disease patterns across the country.
Researchers Salome Tabatadze and Nino Tkhelidze analysed trends in the incidence and prevalence of eye diseases across Georgia, examining how patterns changed over time and what they reveal about the country’s public health and healthcare system.
Key Findings
The study provides a foundation for evidence-based ophthalmological planning in Georgia — identifying which conditions are most common, which age groups are most affected, and how the landscape has shifted over a decade and a half.
Why This Research Matters for Georgia
Eye diseases are among the most common preventable causes of disability worldwide. In Georgia, where specialised ophthalmological care may be unevenly distributed, data like this are essential for planning services, training specialists, and allocating resources effectively.
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Published in: Georgian Medical Journal, Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026) — Surgical Innovation, Paediatrics, and Environmental Health
Open Access · CC BY 4.0 · ISSN 3088-4322
Original publication: Epidemiology of eye diseases in Georgia: a 15-year descriptive analysis (2007–2022)
Published in the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) — ISSN 3088-4322 — gmj.ge
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