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 epidemiological 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.