Brazil: 75% of visual impairments preventable with routine eye exams

Brazilian health officials highlight that 75% of visual impairments are preventable through regular eye exams, citing WHO data. Over 6 million Brazilians have visual impairments, many due to asymptomatic diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. This underscores a public health gap in preventive care, potentially driving policy shifts toward broader screening.