Do perceptions of blindness affect care?

1. Delivery of health care/services is influenced by society's perceptions of blindness. 2. Health care professionals may not be equipped to address inevitable blindness because they may not have been taught how. This lack of preparation during training is a need that must be addressed. 3. The challenge to change inaccurate societal perceptions should start with health professionals--especially those who work with fervor to fight blindness.