Tag: cataract
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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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Eye Health Awareness Week 2010 – Day 4: Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions where the optic nerve becomes damaged and vision deteriorates. It is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness and affects around 70 million people worldwide. In England and Wales alone 500,000 people suffer from some type of glaucoma – that’s about…