River blindness is a disease. Onchocerciasis is another name for this disease. It is caused by the Onchocerca volvulus worm. …
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Eye Infections: how something avoidable can lead to blindness
Trachoma, a form of eye infection, is a common cause of blindness. Blindness develops because of repeated eye infections. However, …
Refractive error
We all rely heavily on our sight, but do you know how your eyes work?
Our eyes allow us to …
Visual impairment can often be treated or prevented- get your eyes checked
Did you know that 80% of cases of blindness and visual impairment in Africa are avoidable?
In Africa, over 25 …
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