Prevalence and causes of blindness in patients coming to a tertiary eye care centre in western Uttar Pradesh

Background: Objective of the research was to study prevalence blindness in adult patients coming a tertiary eye care centre Western Uttar Pradesh and assess their causes. Methods: A cross-sectional conducted on outpatient department over period 3 months 375 were identified as having blindness. Complete ophthalmological examination find out cause for same. Results: The found be 4.096%. major causes adults cataract (33.06%), glaucoma (13.6%), ARMD (5.6%), diabetic retinopathy (5.06%), corneal scar/opacity/dystrophy (26.93%), amblyopia (3.2%) trauma (2.13%). Conclusions: Knowledge region is important developing implementing services. Avoidable needs treated soon possible.