Corneal Blindness is Rising in Karnataka

Corneal blindness represents 15% to 20% of blindness cases in Karnataka, according to Dr. Sanjana Vatsa of Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital. The main causes have shifted from infections to eye trauma, particularly in rural areas with limited access to care. India sees 20,000 to 25,000 new cases annually, contributing to 7.5% of total blindness.

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