Dennis Naku
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has charged all citizens and residents of the state to prioritise eye health and get screened for glaucoma to prevent avoidable loss of sight.
Fubara said this in the government house, Port Harcourt, on Thursday, in his goodwill message to mark the World Glaucoma Day, according to a statement sent to newsmen by media aide to the governor, Onwuka Nzeshi.
Fubara described glaucoma as a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, stressing that early detection is key to preventing vision loss.
Fubada stated, “I encourage everyone, especially those over 40 years of age or with a family history of vision impairment, to visit any of our numerous healthcare facilities and get their eyes checked.
“My administration is committed to improving healthcare in Rivers State. We’ll continue supporting initiatives that promote eye health and reduce preventable blindness.
Fubara’s media aide said, ‘The World Glaucoma Day, which is celebrated on March 12 every year, is dedicated to raising awareness about glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it can progress without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss occurs.
“It affects over 75 million people globally, with nearly 50% of them unaware they have it”, he added.
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