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What kind of incurable blindness can a baby be born with in third world?
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Corneal scarring: Corneal scarring and ulceration related to infections especially to measles and trachoma is the most important cause, followed by corneal blindness resulting from vitamin a deficiency. Congenital rubella is another important cause for cataract/blindness.
Answered 9/30/2019
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