Changing trends of blindness, visual impairment and cataract surgery in Bhutan: 2009-2018.
Nor Tshering LepchaIndra Prasad SharmaYuddha Dhoj SapkotaTaraprasad DasTshering PhuntshoNgawang TenzinBindiganavale Ramaswamy ShamannaSonam PeldonPublished in: PloS one (2019)
There is a 33% reduction in blindness from 1.5% to 1.0%, since the first RAAB survey in 2009. In order to further reduce blindness and visual impairment, Bhutan should continue to implement long-term strategic action plan for eye health focused on strengthening primary eye care and comprehensive eye care service.