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Trends of Eye and Adnexa-Related Hospital Admissions in Lebanon: An Epidemiological Retrospective Study.

Dany Akiki, Riwa Ibrahim, Mohammad Al Zein … Jamal Bleik
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Eye and adnexa-related hospital admissions in Lebanon rose from 2006 to 2019.

Trends of Eye and Adnexa-Related Hospital Admissions in Lebanon: An Epidemiological Retrospective Study.

Dany Akiki … Jamal Bleik
Health science reports · 2026
Background

Visual impairment represents a major public health concern, affecting millions of individuals worldwide.

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the trends in eye and adnexa-related hospital admissions in Lebanon from 2006 to 2019, as covered by the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH).

Methods

This retrospective observational study was conducted in Lebanon from 2006 to 2019.

n = 113,514 hospital admissions
149.78
Results
149.78
per 100,000
Admission rate for eye and eyelid disorders per 100,000 people rose from 2006 to 2019.
n = 113,514 hospital admissions
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Between 2006 and 2019, Lebanon recorded a total of 113,514 hospital admissions related to eye and adnexal diseases.

Females accounted for 62,462 (55%) of these admissions, with an average of 4461 admissions per year, while males accounted for 51,052 (45%), averaging 3646 admissions annually.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

There was an increasing trend in eye and adnexa-related hospital admissions in Lebanon from 2006 to 2019, with notable gender disparities and shifts in the primary causes of hospitalization.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

These findings highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and intervention strategies to address the evolving healthcare needs related to eye and adnexal diseases in Lebanon and worldwide.

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