Head of the Glaucoma Unit at the National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Dr Olusegun Olaniyi, has asserted that at least 10 million Nigerians are at risk of developing glaucoma in 2040. Olaniyi said the estimate ...

Doctors at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) have achieved a world first breakthrough in glaucoma surgery, ...

Addressing participants, the joint collector said glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight”, can lead to blindness if it is not detected early ...

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Kurnool: A walkathon was organised in Kurnool on Wednesday to create awareness about glaucoma and the importance of regular eye check-up. Joint Collector Noorul Qamar flagged off the rally from ...

Paul Forte, optometrist director at Specsavers Malton, said: "The common signs to look out for are subtle, but if you notice misty or blurry patches in your vision, halos around lights such as ...

Glaucoma is a silent eye disease that damages the optic nerve and can cause permanent vision loss without early warning signs. Knowing its symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early eye check ...

World Glaucoma Awareness Week is observed every year during the second week of March to highlight the importance of glaucoma ...

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has urged residents to prioritise early glaucoma screening and detection to prevent avoidable blindness. The call was made by health officials, eye care ...

Specsavers is calling on eye care professionals across optometry to support a parliamentary bill aimed at tackling the growing burden of glaucoma during World Glaucoma Week (8–14 March). The multiple ...

The Federal Government has raised concern that between 12 million and 14 million Nigerians are living with glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, with most unaware of their condition.