Archive for the tag: Blindness

Mar 07

Causes of Blindness- Dr Ashwani Kumar Ghai

diseases Tags: , , , ,
No Comments »

Causes of Blindness in India by Dr Ashwani Kumar Ghai, Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, SGT University
Video Rating: / 5

A curable condition that causes blindness - Andrew Bastawrous

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-curable-condition-that-causes-blindness-andrew-bastawrous

An estimated 20 million cases of blindness worldwide are caused by cataracts, a curable condition affecting the lens that focuses images onto the eye’s retina. But how are cataracts formed, and how can we prevent them? Andrew Bastawrous gives the facts on cataracts.

Lesson by Andrew Bastawrous, animation by FOX Animation Domination High-Def.
Video Rating: / 5

Oct 24

Glaucoma, A Stealth Disease And Major Cause of Blindness

diseases Tags: , , , , ,
No Comments »

Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness around the world, but especially in developing countries. The World Health Organization says glaucoma is a greater public health challenge than cataracts, because the blindness caused by glaucoma is permanent. VOA’s Carol Pearson has more on what glaucoma is and who’s at risk.
Video Rating: / 5