Corneal Blindness in Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Identify Challenges and Opportunities

Conclusions: The prevalence of MSVI and blindness from corneal disease in Asia is approximately 0.4%, with a nearly 20-fold difference in the national prevalence across the region. The indications for keratoplasty, reflective of the causes of corneal dysfunction, also vary, more so according to the gross national income than to geographic location, and only a few Asian countries have rates of corneal transplantation above international means.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Review Source Type: research