Figures from the Royal National Institute of Blind People also predict an astonishing 7,420 people across Dumfries and Galloway will be struggling with sight loss by 2032
The grim statistic has been disclosed by the Royal National Institute of Blind People who predict that an astonishing 7,420 people will be struggling with the issue by 2032. A total of 860 are suffering just now.
Among the conditions which can cause sight loss are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. “In addition to eye health, a sight test can detect other health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, risk of stroke and heart disease. Screen fatigue won’t permanently damage a person’s eyes, but it can make symptoms of existing eye conditions such as short-sightedness more pronounced.
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