Vision loss can be gradual or sudden, and symptoms may vary depending on the underlying cause and the individual's age. Here's how you can recognize the early and common signs of blindness.
With early intervention, a person suffering from low vision problems can improve their outcome and also adapt to their challenges to be able to lead a better quality life.
Niger is the first African country and fifth in the world to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as 'river blindness', a parasitic disease causing blindness and suffering, as recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO).
While there is no cure for age related macular degeneration, it can be slowed down with regular eye exams and checkups. As for Judi Dench, the actor now finds it difficult to read her scripts and memorise her lines.
Said to be a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years of age, glaucoma is often referred to as the 'silent thief of sight', because it progresses slowly and without noticeable symptoms until irreversible vision loss occurs.
Here are 5 diseases that can cause blindness.
As we celebrate Cataract Awareness Month, we try to explore the factors contributing to high prevalence of blindness and visual impairment in India.
Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease that is responsible for blindness or visual impairment in about 1.9 million people globally.
"Family of six, three going blind, a quest to fill their visual memory, a year of travel around the world. Let's see the beauty of this world," writes a couple whose three out of four kids are affected by the condition.
Myopia is expected to affect 50 per cent of the world's population to some degree by 2050. Let's prioritize eye health this World Sight Day.
Most causes of childhood blindness are preventable, say experts. Read on to know the causes of Childhood Blindness and how it can be prevented.
While donated cornea from a human donor must be used within two weeks, the bioengineered cornea can be stored for up to two years before use.
"I've always felt so ashamed that I mix up people and can't recognise faces of people," wrote Shenaz Treasury after being diagnosed with face blindness aka prosopagnosia.
Causes of Prosopagnosia: This problem occurs because there is some developmental issue with a portion of the brain called as fusiform gyrus. While the congenital version of this disease tends to run in families which makes it a potential risk factor.
As World Glaucoma Day is approaching, let's understand the causes of this disease and how we can prevent it or reduce the risk.
More than 8 million people in India have corneal blindness. But fear and lack of awareness act as critical barriers to eye donation and corneal transplantation in the country.
According to the experts, air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
A new study suggests that, in the future, glaucoma eye tests could be performed at home. This will go a long way in tracking progression of the disease.
Vision loss can be gradual or sudden, and symptoms may vary depending on the underlying cause and the individual's age. Here's how you can recognize the early and common signs of blindness.
With early intervention, a person suffering from low vision problems can improve their outcome and also adapt to their challenges to be able to lead a better quality life.
Niger is the first African country and fifth in the world to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as 'river blindness', a parasitic disease causing blindness and suffering, as recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO).
While there is no cure for age related macular degeneration, it can be slowed down with regular eye exams and checkups. As for Judi Dench, the actor now finds it difficult to read her scripts and memorise her lines.
Said to be a leading cause of blindness for people over 60 years of age, glaucoma is often referred to as the 'silent thief of sight', because it progresses slowly and without noticeable symptoms until irreversible vision loss occurs.
As we celebrate Cataract Awareness Month, we try to explore the factors contributing to high prevalence of blindness and visual impairment in India.
Trachoma is a neglected tropical disease that is responsible for blindness or visual impairment in about 1.9 million people globally.
"Family of six, three going blind, a quest to fill their visual memory, a year of travel around the world. Let's see the beauty of this world," writes a couple whose three out of four kids are affected by the condition.
Myopia is expected to affect 50 per cent of the world's population to some degree by 2050. Let's prioritize eye health this World Sight Day.
Most causes of childhood blindness are preventable, say experts. Read on to know the causes of Childhood Blindness and how it can be prevented.
While donated cornea from a human donor must be used within two weeks, the bioengineered cornea can be stored for up to two years before use.
"I've always felt so ashamed that I mix up people and can't recognise faces of people," wrote Shenaz Treasury after being diagnosed with face blindness aka prosopagnosia.
As World Glaucoma Day is approaching, let's understand the causes of this disease and how we can prevent it or reduce the risk.
More than 8 million people in India have corneal blindness. But fear and lack of awareness act as critical barriers to eye donation and corneal transplantation in the country.
According to the experts, air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
A new study suggests that, in the future, glaucoma eye tests could be performed at home. This will go a long way in tracking progression of the disease.
Using AI, researchers have developed a quick test to identify which people with glaucoma are at risk of rapid progression to blindness. Read to know more about this eye disease
According to a study published in the journal -- Experimental Eye Research, new finding offers a promising way to develop gene and cell therapies that could treat the blindness condition in people.
Here are 5 diseases that can cause blindness.
Causes of Prosopagnosia: This problem occurs because there is some developmental issue with a portion of the brain called as fusiform gyrus. While the congenital version of this disease tends to run in families which makes it a potential risk factor.
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