Fighting blindness

Preventing blindness
Fighting against blindness

Description

Fighting blindness involves implementing targeted interventions to prevent, treat, and manage visual impairment. Essential actions include expanding access to eye care services, promoting early detection through screenings, distributing corrective lenses, and supporting surgical procedures for conditions like cataracts. Public health education campaigns address preventable causes, such as vitamin A deficiency and infectious diseases. These strategies aim to reduce the incidence of blindness, restore sight, and improve quality of life for affected individuals and communities.