The Greatest Single Cause of Blindness in the World Is

Question

The greatest single cause of blindness in the world is
A)neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia.
B)keratoconjunctivitis.
C)trachoma.
D)inclusion conjunctivitis.
E)pinkeye.

Accepted Answer

Trachoma is a bacterial eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis that can lead to scarring of the eyelid and cornea, resulting in blindness. It is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people in developing countries with poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare. Neonatal gonorrheal ophthalmia, keratoconjunctivitis, inclusion conjunctivitis, and pinkeye are all types of eye infections that can cause damage and vision loss, but they are not as common or severe as trachoma.