Tag: glaucoma
1.8m Nigerians unaware they have Glaucoma: Optometrist Ndukwe
Glaucoma is an eye disorder that causes visual impairment as a result of its effect on the optical nerves that…
Expert calls for regular eye check to prevent glaucoma
A Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Festus Osoba, on Sunday urged Nigerians to ensure regular check of their eyes with the right…
Glaucoma Week: Expert Criticises Poor Attitude To Eye Health
As the World commemorates the 2018 World Glaucoma Week, a Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Charles Omale, on Saturday, criticised the poor…
Expert Advises Nigerians To Regularly Check Their Eyes
Dr Kenneth Madu, an Abuja based optician, has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye screening to prevent glaucoma.
World Glaucoma Week: Association To Conduct Free Screening
The Nigerian Optometric Association will conduct free eye screening in designated clinics across the FCT from March 12 to March…
LUTH to provide free glaucoma screening
The Guinness Eye Centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, would provide free glaucoma screening to…
285m people blind worldwide, says ophthalmologist
A Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Abiola Oyeleye, on Saturday said there were at least 285 million blind and severely vision impaired…