Childhood Cataract in Africa

Childhood Cataract in Africa

Childhood cataract is a leading cause of preventable blindness in Africa. The KCCO manual focuses on early detection, timely surgery, and proper follow-up care, including spectacles and low vision support. It highlights a shift from infection-related blindness to cataract as a key cause. Late treatment and poor follow-up often result in permanent vision loss and poor surgical outcomes.