Glaucoma cases rise amid self-medication, delayed eye screening
Glaucoma cases in Ghana have increased by over 40 percent in the last five years, according to local health experts. The rise is attributed to a dangerous trend of self-medication and the avoidance of regular eye screenings.
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The surge in preventable blindness highlights a critical public health challenge in Ghana requiring better awareness and medical infrastructure.
Loading... Glaucoma cases rise amid self-medication, delayed eye screening Samuel SAM Published 12 hours ago 3 min read 0 Glaucoma cases in Ghana have risen by more than 40 percent over the past five years, with delayed eye screening and self-medication contributing to the growing risk of irreversible sight loss, an ophthalmologist has warned.
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