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More than 10,000 patients with various eye conditions and disorders visited the Ophthalmology Department at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) between January and July this year, with almost 1,000 patients being treated for glaucoma.
Dr Zakia Mohamed Al Ansari (pictured), a Glaucoma Specialist at HMC's Ophthalmology Department, said the most common vision impairments treated in Qatar include glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. She stressed the importance of regular eye examinations to avoid vision loss.
'It is important for everyone, including children, to have regular and comprehensive eye exams to identify avoidable eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. People with diabetes especially need to maintain proper eye care to avoid retinopathy or vision impairment or loss, said Dr Al Ansari.
She noted that almost 80 percent of cases of visual impairment can be avoided through the appropriate treatment if diagnosed early. HMC's Ophthalmology Department also provides comprehensive eye testing and specialised diagnostic services such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Electrophysiology, and corneal imaging via referral from primary health care clinics, HMC physicians, and private sector hospitals and clinics.
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