‘Corneal blindness contributes to about 15% to 20% of blindness cases in Karnataka’
Addressing a press conference, during the ongoing Blindness Awareness Month, she said the causes of corneal blindness have shifted in recent years from infectious diseases like keratitis to eye trauma and other eye complications, but the burden remains substantial, especially in rural areas where access to eye care is limited.
25 Oct 03:30 · The Hindu