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Avoidable causes of visual loss
| Number of children | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Preventable causes | ||
| Measles | 53 | 18.5 |
| Ophthalmia neonatorum | 1 | 0.348 |
| Trauma | 5 | 1.74 |
| Rubella | 3 | 1.05 |
| Toxoplasmosis | 0 | 0 |
| Harmful traditional practices | 12 | 4.18 |
| Vitamin A deficiency | 6 | 2.09 |
| Treatable causes | ||
| Cataract | 24 | 8.36 |
| Glaucoma/buphthalmos | 8 | 2.79 |
Suspected and definite cases included
