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VISION PARAGUAY
A UK REGISTERED CHARITY DEDICATED TO THE RIGHT TO SIGHT IN ALL DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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VISION PARAGUAY
A UK REGISTERED CHARITY DEDICATED TO THE RIGHT TO SIGHT IN ALL DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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The Problem 3
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What are the major causes of blindness?
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60% Cataract or Refractive Errors (glasses)
Easily and cheaply treatable
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15% Trachoma, Vitamin A deficiency, Onchocerciasis
Preventable
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15% Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma
Relatively important in more developed countries
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10% Macular Degeneration
More difficult to treat
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The Problem 3
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