Kovin Naidoo
University of KwaZulu-Natal
186 Papers
501 Citations
Kovin Naidoo is an academic researcher from University of KwaZulu-Natal. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Population. The author has an hindex of 49, co-authored 171 publications. Previous affiliations of Kovin Naidoo include Vision-Sciences, Inc. & International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness.
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Papers
Refractive error and visual impairment in private school children in Ghana.
Ben D. Kumah,Anne Effiom Ebri,Mohammed Abdul-Kabir,Abdul-Sadik Ahmed,Nana Ya Koomson,Samual Aikins,Amos K. Aikins,Angela Ofeibea Amedo,Seth Lartey,Kovin Naidoo +9 more
TL;DR: The prevalence of reduced vision in Ghanaian private school children due to uncorrected refractive error was low, however, the prevalence of amblyopia, retinal disorders, and corneal opacities indicate the need for early interventions.
Prevalence of vision impairment and refractive error in school learners in Calabar, Nigeria
TL;DR: Refractive error was the major cause of vision impairment and myopic astigmatism was the predominant type of refractive error among secondary school children in Calabar.
Profiling and factors associated with glaucoma diagnostic practice in sub-Saharan Africa-a cross sectional study of Nigerian and Ghanaian optometrists
Stephen Ocansey,Edgar U. Ekure,Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu,Bernadine N. Ekpenyong,Godwin O Ovenseri-Ogbomo,Sylvester Kyeremeh,Kelechi C. Ogbuehi,Kingsley E Agho,Khathutshelo P. Mashige,Antor O. Ndep,Kovin Naidoo +10 more
TL;DR: Optometrists in both countries are reasonably well-equipped to diagnose glaucoma and are practicing at an adequate level, but with room for improvement.
Prevalence of refractive error and spectacle coverage in Zoba Ma'ekel Eritrea: a rapid assessment of refractive error.
TL;DR: The study provides helpful findings to assist with the development of appropriate refractive service planning in Zoba Ma’ekel and prompt measures are needed to address the problem of uncorrected refractive error.
Prevalence of Presbyopia and Spectacle Coverage in an African Population in Durban, South Africa
Kovin Naidoo,Jyotikumarie Jaggernath,Carrin Martin,Pirindhavellie Govender,Farai Chinanayi,Ving Fai Chan,Prasidh Ramson +6 more
TL;DR: It is indicated that there is a high prevalence of presbyopia in the study area, with low spectacle coverage, and therefore suggests that uncorrected Presbyopia is a major public health concern.