How early detection can prevent permanent blindness – Firstpost

How early detection can prevent permanent blindness – Firstpost

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that can lead to vision loss and blindness by damaging the optic nerve at the back of the eye. The symptoms of glaucoma can develop gradually, often going unnoticed until significant damage has taken place. read more Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness … Read more

How early diagnosis can prevent millions from losing their sight – Firstpost

How early diagnosis can prevent millions from losing their sight – Firstpost

Blindness remains a significant global health challenge with millions vulnerable due to preventable or treatable conditions. Globally, the primary causes of vision impairment and blindness are refractive errors, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. According to WHO only 36% of individuals with distance vision impairment due to refractive error and 17% of those … Read more