麻风病致盲的预防：相关临床及项目规划问题概述

Prevention of blindness in leprosy: an overview of the relevant clinical and programme-planning issues.

作者信息

Lewallen S

机构信息

B.C. Centre for Epidemiologic and International Ophthalmology, University of British Columbia, St Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.

出版信息

Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 1997 Jun;91(4):341-8. doi: 10.1080/00034989760950.

DOI:10.1080/00034989760950

PMID:9290840

Abstract

Visual disability continues to be a significant problem in leprosy patients due to cataract, chronic iridocyclitis, and corneal disease. Clinical and epidemiological aspects of these problems are described and the current status of eye care in leprosy programmes is discussed.

摘要

由于白内障、慢性虹膜睫状体炎和角膜疾病，视力残疾在麻风病患者中仍然是一个重大问题。本文描述了这些问题的临床和流行病学方面，并讨论了麻风病防治项目中眼保健的现状。