Massive eye study seeks best method to prevent blindness
NCT ID NCT03278587
First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested different methods to find eye diseases like cataracts and glaucoma in communities to prevent blindness. Over 87,000 people aged 50 and older in Nepal took part. Communities were randomly assigned to one of four approaches: a full eye screening, cataract camps, community health worker visits, or no special program. The goal was to see which method works best and is most cost-effective.
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Bharatpur Eye Hospital
Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
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