Prevention of Childhood Blindness (WHO, 1992, 48 pages): 6. Priority areas for future action: Epidemiological research

Prevention of Childhood Blindness (WHO, 1992, 48 pages)

6. Priority areas for future action

		Data compilation
		Blinding malnutrition
		Measles-related blindness
		Blinding corneal lesions
		Traditional eye care
		Ophthalmia neonatorum
		Congenital rubella syndrome
		Congenital cataract and glaucoma
		Genetically determined blinding conditions
		Ocular trauma
		Retinopathy of prematurity
		Visual rehabilitation
		NGO collaboration in preventing childhood blindness
		Epidemiological research

Epidemiological research

Epidemiological studies are required to identify and evaluate the major risk factors involved in certain types of childhood blindness and to assess the impact and cost-effectiveness of various possible alternative interventions. These could be carried out in collaboration with nongovernmental organizations.