Assessment of avoidable blindness using the rapid assessment of avoidable blindness methodology.

Background: More than 90% of visual impairment can either be treated or avoided. Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness methodology provides valid estimates in short time to assess magnitude and causes of blindness.

Aims: To estimate the prevalence and causes of blindness in persons above 50 years in Kolar, South India, using the above methodology.