Ratan, Vishwa2023-06-172023-06-172023-02Ratan Vishwa. A Study of the Epidemiology of Childhood Blindness and Plan of Action in Bihar. Journal of The Indian Medical Association. 2023 Feb; 121(2): 62-630019-5847http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/216677Vision Disorders are among the most common disabilities to affect children. Childhood Blindness is an important Public Health Problem due to inequalities in the Social and Economical conditions of Bihar State. Moreover it抯 a significant component of WHO vision 2020 program. By Public Health Interventions, the prevalence of cases of Childhood Blindness can be reduced. With this background, a study was done in assessment of the epidemiology of childhood blindness, with suggestions of plan of actions to reduce the prevalence of childhood Blindness which will lead to educational opportunities and improvement in mental and general health. This study had limitations due to average Health infrastructures and record keeping from PHC to Medical colleges. But at the same time, still a lot of timely Neonatal Eye Care Services and proper refraction strategies have helped in prevention of Childhood Blindness. In this study, the principals of epidemiology has been followed, as to finding the answers of 揥ho, Where and Why� regarding Childhood Blindness in Bihar. The current prevalence of blindness in children is known to be around 0.6%. Despite various intervention programs. This Public Health Problem a challenge both from epidemiology and care provider point of view.Strong School Health program interventionAwareness of kitchen gardeningJournal ArticleIndiaMBBS, MS, Associate Professor, Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Gajraula, Amroha, UP 244235