As the world marks World Glaucoma Week 2025, Nigeria joins the global effort to raise awareness about this silent but devastating eye disease. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, often progressing unnoticed until significant vision loss occurs. According to the Nigerian Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey (2005-2007), over 16.7 per cent of […]
World Glaucoma Week 2025 highlights the importance of early detection in combating glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, particularly severe in people of African descent. Nigeria is raising awareness, promoting regular eye check-ups, and implementing screening and treatment guidelines to improve glaucoma management. The government is also addressing broader eye health issues and encouraging innovation for early detection and treatment.
