In the historical communities of Iraq, there lived Mustafa, a man who was well-known for his keen sense of observation and community activism, but then he noticed something truly frightening happening. Mustafa had been diagnosed with Rod and Cone Dystrophy, seeing his life turn black and white with every passing day. The standard approach to
To Rustam, who is a teacher from the colorful city of Dushanbe, life was gradually becoming bleak. He was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and watched in horror as the colors of the Pamir mountains slowly diminished until only a thin strip of gray remained visible. In Tajikistan, as in many other countries, the medical
As a native of Ghana’s bustling capital of Accra, Samuel has been blessed with vision in more ways than one since childhood. However, as he approached his thirties, his world gradually became blurred. At last, after consultation with many doctors, it was determined that Samuel was suffering from Stargardt’s Disease, a genetic disorder leading to
Sometimes eye injuries happen all of a sudden. They can have lasting effects on our vision and the health of our eyes. These injuries can be caused by accidents or by being exposed to chemicals. They can also be caused by trauma or sharp objects. When our eyes get damaged it can lead to vision
Diabetic Retinopathy is a problem for people with diabetes. It happens when high blood sugar levels hurt the blood vessels in the eye. This can cause vision, floaters and dark spots. If we do not take care of it Diabetic Retinopathy can even cause people to lose their vision for good. As more people get