J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1973 Sep;14(3):246-250.
The Plan of the Korean Association of the Prevention for the Blindness
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Han Gang Sacred Heart Hospital, School of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
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The purpose of the Korean Association of the Prevention for the Blindness to be established soon is to survey the cause of the blindness, and to propagate the preventive measures for the blindness, and to maintain and assist the Eye-Bank, and to guide the rehabilitation for the amblyopic and blind person, and to keep good vision throughout all life for the people. The historical background, and the status for the prevention of the blindness in other countries were reviewed.