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Nurs Clin North Am. 1992 Sep;27(3):807-16.

Worldwide blindness.

The Nursing clinics of North America

M R Grimes, M A Scardino, J F Martone

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  1. Alcon Surgical, Houston, Texas.

PMID: 1508747

Abstract

Blindness affects approximately 42 to 52 million people worldwide. This article examines the major causes of blindness, including cataract, trachoma, glaucoma, onchocerciasis, nutritional deficiencies, and ocular trauma. Numerous case studies supplement the text.

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