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Causes of Blindness in Northern Nigeria

I. K. O. K. Kragha

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An analysis of the causes of blindness in northern Nigeria was undertaken. The leading causes of blindness in order of frequency of occurrence were cataracts, glaucoma, corneal diseases, trachoma, and trauma.

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An analysis of the causes of blindness in northern Nigeria was undertaken. The leading causes of blindness in order of frequency of occurrence were cataracts, glaucoma, corneal diseases, trachoma, and trauma.

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An analysis of the causes of blindness in northern Nigeria was undertaken. The leading causes of blindness in order of frequency of occurrence were cataracts, glaucoma, corneal diseases, trachoma, and trauma.

Key concepts: Trachoma, Blindness, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Optometry, Medicine, Ophthalmology, Pathology

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