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What is the estimated total global cost of Visual Impairment (VI)?
What is the estimated total global cost of Visual Impairment (VI)?
- Around $2.5 trillion
- Approximately $4.5 trillion
- Over $3.0 trillion (correct)
- Less than $1.0 trillion
Which area of the eye is mentioned to be hard to medicate for major blinding diseases?
Which area of the eye is mentioned to be hard to medicate for major blinding diseases?
- Vitreous chamber
- Conjunctiva
- Posterior segment (correct)
- Anterior segment
What is the projected impact of population growth on the burden of disease?
What is the projected impact of population growth on the burden of disease?
- It is projected to decrease over time
- It is projected to increase over time (correct)
- There is no projected impact
- It will remain constant
Which diseases are mentioned to have a major impact on the posterior segment of the eye?
Which diseases are mentioned to have a major impact on the posterior segment of the eye?
What is the expected impact on ophthalmic drug delivery costs due to the prevalence of major blinding diseases?
What is the expected impact on ophthalmic drug delivery costs due to the prevalence of major blinding diseases?