The prevalence of visual impairment (VI) and blindness in Africa is one of the highest in the
world; a large proportion of the causes are preventable. The prevalence is particularly high …

Estimates of the prevalence and causes of visual impairment in South Africa are reviewed
against the existing services and limitations in the country. The magnitude1 of visual impair …

AIM To review the prevalence and causes of blindness in sub-Saharan Africa, the existing
services and limitations, and the Vision 2020 goals for the future. METHODS …

Africa carries a disproportionate responsibility in terms of blindness and visual impairment.
With approximately 10 per cent of the world's population, Africa has 19 per cent of the …

Background South Africa has a serious burden of avoidable blindness and visual
impairment, which may be due to poor ocular health promotional policies and programs or …

Department of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research
Institute, Ammapettai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India services within distinct levels of primary …

Background Vision loss is a major public health concern that significantly affects developing
countries, including South Africa. Although existing literature have reported on the …

Purpose: Blindness and visual impairment have become public health problems with
prevalence increasing year after year. Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa, is also …

Visual impairment (low vision and blindness) is a major health concern all over the world.
Three main reasons for the high prevalence of visual impairment are non-availability, non …

Dear editor, The poverty that is present in low-income countries has drastic consequences
for blindness, visual impairment and general eye care services. Despite containing 10% of …