C Hu1. 1. Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China.
Abstract
OBJECT: To reduce the prevalence of blindness at 0.30% by 2,000 in our country. METHODS: To realize the about goal effectively, the 4 aspects should be included. 1. Epidemiological survey of ocular diseases. 2. Measures of prevention and treatment of blindness. 3. Establishment of a primary network for the prevention and treatment of ocular diseases. 4. Strengthening the organizations for prevention of ocular diseases. CONCLUSION: Restoration of eye sight can elevate people's health level, relieve the blind from sufferings and restore their work capacity. Launching a mass movement to prevent and treat blindness has significance in promoting both material and spiritual civilizations in our country.
OBJECT: To reduce the prevalence of blindness at 0.30% by 2,000 in our country. METHODS: To realize the about goal effectively, the 4 aspects should be included. 1. Epidemiological survey of ocular diseases. 2. Measures of prevention and treatment of blindness. 3. Establishment of a primary network for the prevention and treatment of ocular diseases. 4. Strengthening the organizations for prevention of ocular diseases. CONCLUSION: Restoration of eye sight can elevate people's health level, relieve the blind from sufferings and restore their work capacity. Launching a mass movement to prevent and treat blindness has significance in promoting both material and spiritual civilizations in our country.
Authors: Fatma A Al-Mansouri; Aida Kanaan; Hamad Gamra; Rajiv Khandekar; Shakeel P Hashim; Omar Al Qahtani; Mohd Farouk Ahmed Journal: Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol Date: 2011-04