A Model for Blindness Prevention

Objective :To introduce the work of the prevention and treatment of blindness of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, to find out the effective model of blindness prevention and treatment in China.Method; 1. To provide high quality clinical service to rural people. 2. To conduct epidemio-logical survey 3.To train local ophthalmic professionals 4.To promote international cooperation.Result:40 000 outpatients cases, 4 500 cataract surgeries have been accomplished. Thousands cataract blind have been rehabilitated. 9 papers concerning epidemiological survey have been published. After the international training courses, 50 local ophthalmic workers have been trained and 4 cataract surgery rehabilitation centers have been founded. Conclusion : An effective model for blindness prevention and treatment should be based on clinical service, population based epidemiological survey and local ophthalmic professionals training. International cooperation is also an important promoter. Eye Science 1997; 13 : 162 -163.