Table 2.
Causes of Blindness in Children
| Site | No. blind | % | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retina | 400,000 | 29 | Retinal dystrophies and ROP∗ |
| Cornea | 300,000 | 21 | VAD, measles, ON and TEM∗ |
| Globe | 200,000 | 14 | Microphthalmos, coloboma |
| Lens | 130,000 | 9 | Cataract and aphakia |
| Other | 130,000 | 9 | Cortical blindness, amblyopia |
| Optic Nerve | 120,000 | 9 | Optic atrophy/hypoplasia |
| Glaucoma | 70,000 | 5 | Bupthalmos or glaucoma |
| Uvea | 50,000 | 4 | Aniridia and uveitis |
| Total | 1,400,000 | 100% |
∗
ROP: Retinopathy of Prematurity
VAD: Vitamin A Deficiency
ON: Ophthalmia Neonatorum
TEM: Traditional Eye Medicines