Ophthalmology

The eyes are one of the most precious and delicate parts of the human body. Around 80% of the information from the surrounding environment that the human perceives comes from our eyes. The eyes require the best protection and care, as a slight disability can severely impact day-to-day activities and can also have long-term consequences. As per the WHO, “at least 2.2 billion people worldwide have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion – or almost half – of these cases, vision impairment could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed”. Uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts are the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness. Apa...