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It is estimated that 30 per cent of India’s poor reside in urban slums.

Approximately 10 per cent of our urban population is homeless, while 5 per cent of all urban slums are not recognised by the government. Thus, a substantially large number of these impoverished pockets do not receive any health, education or livelihood support from the government.

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This RAAB is a descriptive, cross-sectional population-based study to estimate the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment in above 50 years age group.

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Ms. Krishnaveni, a 45-year-old woman, has worked as a housekeeping staff member in the Maternity Ward of H. Siddaiah Referral Hospital for the past five years.

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There is limited evidence on prevalence of uncorrected refractive errors (URE) in younger population.

We work to eliminate avoidable blindness and help bring about equality for people with disabilities.

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Saving sight, changing lives

It is estimated that 30 per cent of India’s poor reside in urban slums.

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Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness in Alipurduar District, West Bengal

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Measuring the prevalence of uncorrected refractive errors and refractive error coverage among the young working age population in Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, India, using rapid assessment of refractive error methodology

Protecting sight and promoting disability inclusion