eye diseases

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Three eye diseases threaten vision among older adults in Vietnam

Cataracts, glaucoma and retinal diseases can cause severe vision loss or even blindness among older adults in Vietnam if they are not detected and treated in time.

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Eye diseases becoming health burden in Vietnam as population ages

VietNamNet Bridge – Degeneration of the macula, which is the small central area of the eye’s retina that controls visual acuity, is the leading cause of vision loss among people over 50 years old.

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Poor eyesight on the rise in students

VietNamNet Bridge – Fifty per cent of Vietnamese students suffer from short-sightedness, a survey conducted by the Central Eye Hospital has revealed.