Glaucoma Cases Hit 6,381 in Abia over 18 Months, Says Official
Umuahia: The Abia government says 6,381 confirmed cases of glaucoma have been recorded in the state from Sept 2024 to March 2026. Dr Betty Emeka-Obasi, Administrator of the Abia Eye…
Umuahia: The Abia government says 6,381 confirmed cases of glaucoma have been recorded in the state from Sept 2024 to March 2026. Dr Betty Emeka-Obasi, Administrator of the Abia Eye…
Abuja: The World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board has initiated global health reform discussions, focusing on improving health system governance and effectiveness. The Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced this on…
Abuja, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on countries across the globe to step up efforts to expand access to cataract surgery, warning that more than 94…
Kano (Nigeria): An NGO, Sightsavers International, says over 4.24 million Nigerians are affected by blindness or visual impairment, mainly due to preventable or treatable conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and uncorrected…
Lagos, Nigeria: Through its Vision 10,000 Initiative, Loveworld Medicaid has provided comprehensive eye care—including screenings, surgeries, medications, and eyeglasses—to over 18,000 individuals in underserved communities. The Assistant Director, Loveworld Medicaid,…
Eye drops combining pilocarpine and diclofenac helped patients read extra lines on vision charts, with effects lasting up to two years. The treatment could revolutionise presbyopia care as a safe,…
Uburu (Ebonyi, Nigeria): According to David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State (DUFUHS), no fewer than 24 million Nigerians are currently living with sight loss. Prof Jesse…
Abuja (Nigeria): The Family of Optometric Mentors (FOM) has trained no fewer than 4,000 optometrists over the past 10 years and equipped 1,000 students with advanced clinical skills aligned with…