Ilorin – The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye screening, to prevent glaucoma that causes irreversible blindness. Dr Mosunmola Folorunsho, the President of MWAN in Kwara, gave the advice at a free eye screening programme organised by the association in conjunction with Ophthalmology Department, University of Ilorin […]
About 1.1 to 1.4 million Nigerians have glaucoma, most of who are not aware that they have the disease, the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation, (TCF) has said. The foundation also revealed that Nigeria holds the record for the largest number of patients with eye cases in Africa adding that Nigeria accounts for 50 percent of Glaucoma […]
. . . Me Cure offers free screening Worried about the increasing cases of glaucoma in the country, Nigerians have been advised to undergo regular eye screening for early detection of the eye disease, especially those with family history of glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness. Experts say early detection through regular and complete eye […]
Dr. (Mrs.) Regina Morgan is a Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist at the National Hospital Abuja. In this interview with SEGUN ADIO, the eye expert reveals the inherent danger in the eye disorder called glaucoma. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of usually inherited eye disorder characterised by damage to the optic nerve-head which is […]
Several millions of Nigerians are said to be carrying on Glaucoma and needing urgent medical attention before their eyes are damaged. This was the position of an optical expert, Dr. Mrs. Regina Morgan, Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist at the National Hospital Abuja, during a chat with the Daily Times. Glaucoma is second to cataract in the […]
Glaucoma is a very common cause of blindness in Nigeria but, when it is detected early, it can be prevented. Unfortunately, it is asymptomatic, and the awareness of glaucoma among people is quite poor. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing optic nerve damages. The optic nerve carries images from the retina, which is […]