Table 7

Prevalence of blindness

CauseUnilateral blindnessBilateral blindness
Cataract (unoperated)23 (53%)5 (56%)
Glaucoma5 (12%)1 (11%)
Trauma4 (9%)0
Cataract (operated)3 (7%)0
Retinal degeneration3 (7%)0
Diabetic retinopathy2 (5%)0
Corneal disease2 (5%)0
Phthisis/enucleation (unknown cause)03 (33%)
Unknown1 (2%)0
Total43 (100%)9 (100%)