"Preventable blindness" refers to a condition where a person loses their sight, but it could have been avoided or stopped with proper care and treatment. Full definition
Vitamin A deficiency can also cause night blindness and is a leading cause of preventable blindness in children. (irri.org)
Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children. (irri.org)
Vitamin A deficiency is the number one cause of preventable blindness among children in developing countries, with as many as 350,000 going blind every year. (irri.org)