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Trachoma is a bacterial eye infection. It is the main cause of irreversible blindness due to infection that can however be prevented.

Preventable Blindness Crisis: Over 85% of Cases in India

Preventable Blindness Crisis: Over 85% of Cases in India

Preventable Blindness Crisis: Over 85% of blindness cases in India are avoidable with timely care, but millions still suffer due to lack of access and awareness.

WHO Honors India for Eradicating Trachoma, a Bacterial Eye Infection

WHO Honors India for Eradicating Trachoma, a Bacterial Eye Infection

WHO honors India for eliminating trachoma, a bacterial eye infection causing blindness. India's success marks a major step in improving public health and eye care.

The Silent Threat: Diabetes and Blindness Among Working-Age Indians

The Silent Threat: Diabetes and Blindness Among Working-Age Indians

Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus impacts various parts of the eye consequently influencing eye pressures leading to glaucoma.

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From Gut to Eye: New Link in Inherited Blindness Revealed

From Gut to Eye: New Link in Inherited Blindness Revealed

Discover how CRB1 gene mutations cause gut bacteria to infiltrate the eye, resulting in inherited eye diseases and blindness.

Eye-Magine: Spearheading Global Blindness Prevention With AI in Eye Care

Eye-Magine: Spearheading Global Blindness Prevention With AI in Eye Care

RETFound's AI system reveals hidden health insights in eye scans, paving the way for a transformative era in healthcare.

Harnessing Nanotechnology to Help Treat Blindness

Harnessing Nanotechnology to Help Treat Blindness

Scientists utilized nanotechnology to address age-related macular degeneration, a prevalent cause of vision impairment.

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Regrowth of Nerve Cells Could Heal Certain Types of Blindness and Paralysis

Regrowth of Nerve Cells Could Heal Certain Types of Blindness and Paralysis

Researchers found that treatments helping to repair nerve damage in neurons in a near-embryonic state might potentially restore sight and movement.

Exploring Preventable Blindness in India

Exploring Preventable Blindness in India

Leading causes of preventable blindness can be treated with simple awareness about the illnesses, regular eye checkups. Discover leading causes of preventable blindness.

Unlocking the Potential of AI to Detect Childhood Blindness

Unlocking the Potential of AI to Detect Childhood Blindness

AI breakthrough in detecting the leading cause of childhood blindness.

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Why Are 1 in 8 Indians at Risk of Irreversible Blindness

Why Are 1 in 8 Indians at Risk of Irreversible Blindness

Routine eye-checkups and mass screenings enable early diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Late-stage glaucoma diagnosis leads to blindness.

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