Research

VISION 2020: The Right to Sight in 7 Years?

  • Global and regional data indicate decreasing trends in blindness and visual impairment.

  • Uncorrected refractive errors, although quickly solved with an eye examination and eye glasses, are the main cause for moderate to severe visual impairment.

  • More like-minded eye care professionals working to provide better coverage and accessibility are needed, particularly in Latin America

Publication date

September 10, 2018

Publication

Medical Hypothesis, Discovery &Innovation Ophthalmology Journal

Sponsor Institution

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness|Vision 2020 Latin America

Authors

Van C. Lansingh, MD PhD and Kristen A. Eckert, Mphil
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