Health

World Glaucoma Week: Group advises Nigerians on regular eye screening

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

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

News

Over 1.4 million Nigerians have glaucoma – TCF

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

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 […]

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Get your eyes tested to prevent Glaucoma, Experts urge Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

. . . 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 […]

Health Interviews

Regular eye checks necessary to prevent glaucoma – Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2015 0

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 […]

Health

Millions of Nigerians Suffering from Glaucoma

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

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 […]

Health

‘Glaucoma Is Treatable, Not Curable’

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2015 0

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 […]