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Planning to reduce childhood blindness in India
L Dandona1, C E Gilbert, J S Rahi
1Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. dandona@lvpeye.stph.net
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 16, 1998
Summary
Childhood blindness in India lacks reliable data, hindering control efforts. A 1996 workshop aimed to review data and propose strategies for reducing childhood blindness.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Childhood blindness significantly increases lifetime disability.
- Reliable epidemiologic data on childhood blindness in India is scarce.
- A lack of organized strategies impedes childhood blindness control in India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing data on childhood blindness in India.
- To consider potential strategies for controlling childhood blindness.
- To formulate recommendations for childhood blindness prevention and management.
Main Methods:
- Workshop convened at L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad in November 1996.
- Review of available epidemiologic data on childhood blindness.
- Discussion and formulation of control strategies and recommendations.
Main Results:
- Identified significant gaps in reliable epidemiologic data.
- Highlighted the need for organized approaches to childhood blindness control.
- Developed recommendations for addressing childhood blindness in India.
Conclusions:
- Addressing childhood blindness in India requires better data collection and organized strategies.
- Recommendations focus on prevention, early detection, and management of childhood blindness.
- The workshop served as a crucial step towards a national control program.