The VISION 2020 — 'The Right to Sight' initiative targets the elimination of avoidable blindness. The leading cause of avoidable blindness in India that VISION 2020 specifically addresses is:
- A Cataract ✓
- B Glaucoma
- C Diabetic retinopathy
- D Trachoma
Correct answer: A. Cataract
Explanation
Cataract remains the leading cause of blindness in India, accounting for approximately 62–66% of all blindness according to national surveys. VISION 2020 prioritizes cataract as a high-priority 'avoidable' condition for targeted intervention through increasing cataract surgical rate (CSR), outreach camps, and surgical quality improvement. Trachoma has been significantly reduced globally but was a priority in endemic regions. Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are important but are addressed under different sub-programs within NPCBVI.
Reference: Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 7th ed.
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