Childhood blindness: Recommended realignment of prevention, medical treatment in development cooperation

International health policy and German development cooperation focus primarily on preventive measures. This is evident, for example, in diseases such as childhood blindness, which can be prevented through vaccinations or vitamin A supplements. However, eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma cannot be prevented. Only early diagnosis and surgery can protect affected children from going blind.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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