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Which Health Problems Can Cause Blindness?

Which Health Problems Can Cause Blindness? image

Some people are born blind or partially-sighted, but often, loss of sight is linked to other health problems. Here are some health conditions which may result in partial or complete loss of sight: Cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common causes of lost sight. They form over the lens and cause the vision to become very cloudy and blurred. Cataracts can often be treated very effectively with surgery, but in severe cases, it may not be possible to save the sight. Cataracts tend to develop slowly and at first, the changes may be very gradual and hard to spot; » » » [Read more]

Frances May Gapay-Ferrer, MD

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Diseases of the eye and ocular adnexae. Cataract surgery. Pterygium excision. Medical school: Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila) Residency Training: Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center Specialty: Ophthalmology Clinic Address & Schedule: Healthway Medical Clinic G/F Robinsons Place Manila, Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila 1000 Philippines Schedule: Tue: 3:00PM – 5:00PM Sun: 1:00PM – 3:00PM Clinica Caritas Pasay G/F Wardley Bldg., San Juan St., Pasay 1300 Philippines Schedule: Mon: 9:00AM – 12:00PM Wed: 10:00AM – 2:00PM Social Network: LinkedIn