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The magnitude of avoidable (preventable and treatable) blindness

Global. The magnitude of avoidable (preventable and treatable) blindness. Sources: US Department of Health; The World Health Organization . Corneal Blindness: INDIA. 6.8 million people 5.8 million = Unilateral 1.0 million = Bilateral New patients every year = 40,000 – 50,000.

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The magnitude of avoidable (preventable and treatable) blindness

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  1. Global The magnitude of avoidable (preventable and treatable) blindness Sources: US Department of Health; The World Health Organization 

  2. Corneal Blindness: INDIA • 6.8 million people • 5.8 million = Unilateral • 1.0 million = Bilateral • New patients every year = 40,000 – 50,000

  3. Death of unknown cause Dementia Active Septicemia. Active ocular infections. Retinoblastoma's, tumors of the anterior segment, or known adenocarcinoma of the eye. Leukemia Hepatitis B and C, HTLV-1 or 2, HIV, syphilis. Active disseminated lymphomas. Rabies Virus. Prior Intraocular surgery Radial keratotomy, lamellar inserts, Laser photoablation surgery, IOL and Glaucoma surgery.

  4. Training of health personnel • Eye screening and awareness camps • Media • Local clubs • Eye donation fortnight • Felicitation of donors • Family pledging • Hospital cornea retrieval programme • Progressive legislation

  5. For donating eyes it only takes one call: 23580201/23341628/3 Some things last more than a lifetime Thank You

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