Gender Gaps Shape Who Gets Eye Care in India
A new piece looks at how gender affects access to eye care in India. Girls and women can face disadvantages at every stage of life, from childhood to old age. Treatment often depends on whether men in the household decide it is a priority, so care can come late or not at all.
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Context: Many vision problems in India, such as cataracts and uncorrected refractive errors, can be treated cheaply if caught early. Family decision-making about health spending has long been linked to unequal care for women.
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