Visual impairment and blindness in the Xingu Indigenous Park - Brazil.
Arthur Gustavo FernandesMonica AlvesRoberta Andrade E NascimentoNatalia Yumi ValdrighiRafael Cunha de AlmeidaCelso Takashi NakanoPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2021)
A higher frequency of visual impairment and blindness was observed in the indigenous population when compared to worldwide estimates with most of the causes being preventable and/or treatable. Blindness prevention programs should focus on accessibility to eye exam, cataract surgeries and eyeglass distribution.