Childhood Blindness
More than 40% of population of Nepal constitutes children up to 14 years of age and childhood blindness is considered to be a major health problem. xerophthalmia, ocular infections, congenital cataract, refractive error, amblyopia, strabismus and ocular injuries are burning issues of ocular morbidity in children. Some work has been attempted through school screening camps and National Vitamin A program. Subspecialty clinics are developed in Mechi Eye Care Center, Sagarmatha Chaudhary Eye Hospital, Himalaya Eye Hospital and Shree Rana Ambika Shah Eye Hospital.
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- March 17 2010
Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh is celebrating Netra Jyoti Diwas on 26th March 2010. This day is commemorated as a day for the welfare of all persons needing eye care services.
- February 10 2010
The foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for the hospital “Dr. Ram Prasad Pokhrel Eye Hospital” will be held on March 22nd, 2010 at Dhankuta, Nepal.
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