Tag: Eye Health
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Christy Chung Opens Up About Her Youngest Daughter’s Amblyopia: A Birth Condition Explained
Christy Chung Shares Personal Loss and Hope Hong Kong actress Christy Chung has long captivated audiences with her on-screen charm and resilience. In a recent livestream, she opened up about a deeply personal topic: her youngest daughter Cayla’s eyesight. At 15 years old, Cayla has faced an eye condition since birth that has shaped her…
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Christy Chung Shares Cayla’s Birth Condition: Amblyopia and a Mother’s Journey with Her Daugher
Christy Chung Opens Up About Cayla’s Eye Condition From Birth Hong Kong actress Christy Chung recently gave her fans a candid look into a private chapter of her family’s life. During a livestream, the 55-year-old star revealed that her 15-year-old daughter Cayla was born with amblyopia, a vision development issue commonly referred to as “lazy…
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Preventing Childhood Blindness in Aotearoa New Zealand: Protecting Young Eyes for a Brighter Future
Overview: Why Childhood Eye Health Matters in Aotearoa Childhood blindness is a global challenge, but it also has tangible local impact. In Aotearoa New Zealand, protecting children’s vision is a public health priority because sight is foundational to learning, development, and participation in daily life. While the global burden of childhood blindness remains relatively small…
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Hong Kong University Finds No Link Between GLP-1 Drugs and Blindness in 80,000 Patients
Overview: Large-scale assessment finds no causal link between GLP-1 therapies and blindness In a major development for diabetes and obesity treatments, a study conducted by a leading Hong Kong university has found no convincing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of drugs widely used to manage blood sugar and weight, increase the risk of…
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Preventing Childhood Blindness in Aotearoa New Zealand
Overview: Why childhood eye health matters in Aotearoa New Zealand Childhood blindness, while representing a small share of global cases, has profound consequences for individual development, education, and long-term independence. In Aotearoa New Zealand (also known as Aotearoa New Zealand), the health system prioritizes early detection and timely treatment to reduce avoidable vision loss. Effective…
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SERI Tops ScholarGPS Ophthalmology Rankings: A Landmark for Singapore’s Eye Research
Singapore Eye Research Institute Achieves Global Ophthalmology Milestone The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has secured a historic position in the ScholarGPS rankings, cementing its status as a world-class leader in ophthalmology. According to the latest release, SERI ranks #1 in ophthalmology among all non-academic institutes and #2 in ophthalmology among all institutes globally. The…
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SERI Clinches Global Ophthalmology Lead as ScholarGPS Rankings Place Singapore Eye Research Institute at Top
Singapore Eye Research Institute Tops ScholarGPS Ophthalmology Rankings The Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) has achieved a landmark milestone by securing the top position in the ScholarGPS rankings for ophthalmology. The renowned non-profit research institution now leads as the best in ophthalmology among all non-academic institutes and stands at an impressive #2 overall in ophthalmology…
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Understanding a New Study on Slowing Myopia in Children
What the study reveals about slowing myopia in children Myopia, or nearsightedness, is rising among school-age children worldwide. A recent study consolidates what clinicians have observed for years: certain lifestyle and medical interventions can slow the progression of myopia in kids. While genetics set a baseline risk, environmental factors—especially time spent outdoors and near work—play…
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Free Cataract Surgery Restores Sight for 500+ Residents in Ejura
Ghana’s Ejura Receives a Lifeline: Free Cataract Surgery for 500+ Residents In a landmark effort to reclaim sight and independence, a charity-led cataract surgery campaign swept through Ejura Government Hospital, offering free procedures to more than 500 residents. The initiative, organized in partnership with local health authorities and international donors, turned a routine clinic day…
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Free Cataract Surgery in Ejura Restores Sight and Hope
New Vision, New Hope: Free Cataract Surgeries Reach Ejura In the heart of Ejura, the long-awaited moment arrived for hundreds of residents who had lived in the shadows of blindness for years. The free cataract surgery initiative at Ejura Government Hospital drew a steady stream of hopeful faces, with laughter, tears, and squeals of joy…