Tag: Blind
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20 Million of the World’s Blind People Could See Again
Did you know that more than half of the world’s blind population could see again with the right treatment? A shocking infographic from Focus Clinics shares some truly astonishing statistics about blindness and eye care across the globe, exploring why so many of the world’s blind never receive sight-restoring treatment. There are many conditions causing blindness…
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Glaucoma – Don’t turn a blind eye to the disease!
Glaucoma is categorised as a disorder that affects the function of the eye. The characteristics of Glaucoma produce specific signs and symptoms, and ultimately share a single common feature, progressive optic neuropathy (Damage to the optic nerve). All manifestations of Glaucoma can result in progressive loss of vision if untreated, or undetected, eventually this can…