WHO-CHOICE Interventions
Blindness
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Published research report (cataract)
pdf, 619kb - Published abstract & research report (trachoma)
- Cost-Effectiveness Results
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | COVERAGE |
| CTR-1 | Intra-capsular Cataract extraction using aphakic glasses (50%) | 50% |
| CTR-2 | Intra-capsular Cataract extraction using aphakic glasses (80%) | 80% |
| CTR-3 | Intra-capsular Cataract extraction using aphakic glasses (95%) | 95% |
| CTR-4 | Extra-capsular Cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implant (50%) | 50% |
| CTR-5 | Extra-capsular Cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implant (80%) | 80% |
| CTR-6 | Extra-capsular Cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implant (95%) | 95% |
| TRC-1 | Mass treatment of trachoma with tetracycline ointment (at 50%, 80% and 95% coverage) | ALL |
| TRC-2 | Mass treatment of trachoma with azithromycin (at 50%, 80% and 95% coverage) | ALL |
| TRC-3 | Targeted treatment of trachoma with azithromycin (at 50%, 80% and 95% coverage) | ALL |
| TRC-4 | Targeted treatment of trachoma with surgery (at 80% of current prevalence) | 80% |
| TRC-5 | Combination (TRC1 + TRC4) | |
| TRC-6 | Combination (TRC2+ TRC4) | |
| TRC-7 | Combination (TRC3 + TRC4) |