85% of blindness in India is preventable, with cataracts being the leading cause at 66.2%.

On World Sight Day, experts highlighted that over 85% of the 34 million people in India with blindness or severe visual impairment have preventable conditions. Cataracts lead, causing 66.2% of blindness, followed by uncorrected refractive errors and glaucoma. Experts stress the need for public awareness and early screenings to address treatable causes like infections, vitamin A deficiency, and diabetic retinopathy, aiming to reduce avoidable vision loss.

October 10, 2024
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