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Awareness and Knowledge of Glaucoma in RuralPopulation of Bihar

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  • 1. Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna
  • 2. Associate Professor & Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna

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Background: In 1999, WHO launched a global initiative “Vision 2020”, aimed to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020. Glaucoma being the leading cause of irreversible blindness was also included in the initiative. The study aims to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of the rural population of developing state of Bihar regarding glaucoma.

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Background: In 1999, WHO launched a global initiative “Vision 2020”, aimed to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020. Glaucoma being the leading cause of irreversible blindness was also included in the initiative. The study aims to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of the rural population of developing state of Bihar regarding glaucoma.

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