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Oct 11, 2017 · The document summarizes the National Programme for Control of Blindness in India. It discusses the objectives of reducing blindness prevalence to 0.3% by 2020 through initiatives like free cataract surgeries, school eye screening, and collection of donated eyes.
Dec 5, 2012 · The National Programme for Control of Blindness in India was launched in 1976 with the goal of reducing blindness prevalence from 1.4% to 0.3%. Its key activities include expanding eye care services, establishing permanent infrastructure, and intensifying eye health education.
Dec 16, 2018 · National Programme for Control of Blindness - Download as a PDF or view online for free.
Nov 7, 2019 · National Program for Control of Blindness. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. National Programme for Control of Blindness was Launched in 1976 as a 100% Centrally Sponsored Programme to reduce prevalence of blindness from 1.4% to 0.3 %. 2....
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National program for control of blindness. Dr Rajaat Vohra. Goal for blindness in National Health Policy (NHP), 2002: reduce prevalence of blindness to 0.5% by 2010 [New goal 0.3% by 2020] About 80% blindness is avoidable. Legal blindness: Visual acquity < 6/60. Work vision: < 6/60 (Economic blindness) Walk vision: < 3/60 (social blindness)
Jan 5, 2020 · India was the first country to launch a National Program for Control of Blindness in 1976. State Government of Gujarat started implementation of this programme in 1978. 625 views • 12 slides
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Objectives. Reduce the backlog of blindness through identification and treatment of blind. Develop comprehensive eye-care facilities at each level i.e. PHCs, CHCs, Dist. Hospitals, Medical Colleges and Regional Institutes of Ophthalmology. Develop human resources for providing Eye Care Services. Improve quality of service delivery.