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Global causes of blindness and distance vision impairment

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11-Oct-17 A large scale-up of eye care is needed to address avoidable vision loss, a global Imperial College study has found. Preventable vision loss due to cataract and refractive error continue to cause most cases in adults aged 50 plus. [image: The Lancet]

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Singapore's Raffles Medical looks to expand in Japan

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24-Oct-16 Leading Singaporean medical service provider Raffles Medical Group is eager to enlarge its footprint in Japan, encouraged by the success of the clinic it launched in Osaka in 2015. The facility has received a steady flow of patients thanks to the large number of Chinese tourists visiting the city. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

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China and Asia-Pacific Ophthalmology market intelligence service, 2016

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GGM's 2016 China and Asia-Pacific Ophthalmology market intelligence program subscriptions are now available, giving you access to accurate market data, reliable buyer insights and private custom research topics. Covering Ophthalmology Equipment, IOLs and Hospital Services, the service includes country level data and analysis on: Market opportunities, competitive gaps, surgeon perceptions, installed base, usage, market volume and value size, prices, detailed segmentation, regulations and reimbursement, market players, future outlook, positioning recommendations and more. 

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WB releases report on aging population in East Asia and Pacific

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28-Mar-16 According to a World Bank report, 36% of the world’s population aged 65+, or 211 million people, live in East Asia, the largest share among all regions. Vietnam was listed among countries with an aging population. The number of people over 65 in Vietnam is forecast to increase from 6.3 million to 18 million by 2040, 18% of its population. [image: Vietnam+]

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