Tag: Beirut
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Myopia Among School Children in Beirut: Prevalence, Demographics, and Public Health Implications
Introduction Myopia, defined both qualitatively by the eye’s light focus in front of the retina and quantitatively as a spherical equivalent (SE) of −0.50D or less, is a leading global refractive error. Beyond blurred distance vision, myopia is linked to higher risks of cataracts, glaucoma, myopic maculopathy, and retinal detachment. The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR)…
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Prevalence and Demographic Profile of Myopia Among School Children in Beirut, Lebanon
Introduction Myopia, defined both qualitatively and quantitatively, is a refractive error where light focuses in front of the retina during relaxed accommodation. Quantitatively, it is often identified as a spherical equivalent (SE) of −0.50 diopters (D) or less in at least one eye. Globally, myopia is the most common refractive error and poses risks for…
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Hezbollah Leader Vows Not to Disarm as Beirut Mourns
Beirut Mourns and Hezbollah Delivers a Defiant Message Beirut gathered in large numbers on a somber Saturday to honor the memory of a charismatic Hezbollah leader killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024. In a post-Nasrallah landscape, Hezbollah’s political grip in Lebanon has already shown signs of strain after repeated Israeli raids that…
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Hizbollah Leader Declares Disarmament Is Not an Option
Beirut Rallies to Honor a Slain Hizbollah Leader Thousands of Hizbollah supporters gathered on a Saturday in Beirut to pay tribute to the movement’s charismatic leader, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese capital on 27 September 2024. The ceremony underscored the enduring influence of Hizbollah in Lebanon even as the group…
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Beirut Rally: Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Vows to Keep Arms
Beirut Rally and the Alleged Death Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut on a Saturday to honor a charismatic leader reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024. The crowd’s mood reflected a mix of grief, defiance, and political calculation, underscoring how deeply Hezbollah still anchors itself in Lebanon’s volatile landscape. It is…