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Abstract #12142 Published in IGR 7-1
To intensify the activities for prevention of blindness is the social responsibility of Chinese ophthalmologists
Zhao JLChinese Journal of Ophthalmology 2005; 41: 3-5
The great progress in prevention of blindness in China has been reached since the beginning of the new century. However, some urgent problems exist, including low cataract surgical rate, lack of authoritative leadership and national plan, less priority to the prevention of blindness in the development of ophthalmology in China. It is the social responsibility for Chinese ophthalmologists to further intensify the activities for prevention of blindness. We should follow the tradition that our society pay more attention to the prevention of blindness, analyze the current situation, and seriously solve the existed problems. Elimination of cataract blindness is the first important task in the prevention of blindness in China. The goal of the high volume, superior quality and low cost in treatment of cataract blindness should be realized soon LA: Chinese
Dr. J.L. Zhao, Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College; Eye Research Center, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China. Email: zjl@csc.pumch.ac.cn
Classification:
1.5 Glaucomas as cause of blindness (Part of: 1 General aspects)
