Prevention of blindness in leprosy: an overview of the relevant clinical and programme-planning issues

Author: Lewallen S.

Source: Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Volume 91, Number 4, 1 June 1997 , pp. 341-348(8)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Visual disability continues to be a significant problem in leprosy patients due to cataract, chronic iridocyclitis, and corneal disease. Clinical and epidemiological aspects of these problems are described and the current status of eye care in leprosy programmes is discussed.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1997-06-01