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Whose sight matters? How gender shapes access to eye care in India

Across their lifespans, from childhood to old age, women face disadvantages in access to eye health and care. For many, treatment depends on how their health is prioritised…

Whose sight matters? How gender shapes access to eye care in India
Whose sight matters? How gender shapes access to eye care in India — image via The Hindu Health feed — Credit: Storywire

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Across their lifespans, from childhood to old age, women face disadvantages in access to eye health and care. For many, treatment depends on how their health is prioritised by the men in their household. Late care, or lack of access can leave girls and women with preventable visual impairment and loss

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