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URL:https://www.worldglaucomaweek.org/activity/world-glaucoma-week-2025/
SUMMARY:World Glaucoma Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN)\, Kogi Stat
 e chapter\, joined the global community in commemorating World Glaucoma We
 ek 2025 by organizing a free eye screening program  for female doctors in 
 the state. This initiative aimed to highlight the importance of self-care 
 among healthcare professionals\, recognizing that only by prioritizing the
 ir own well-being can they provide optimal care for their patients.\n\nThe
  event was chaired by the esteemed President of MWAN Kogi\, Dr. Yetunde Ow
 a\, who underscored the need for early detection and management of glaucom
 a—a leading cause of irreversible blindness. Often referred to as the "s
 ilent thief of sight\," glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage th
 e optic nerve\, typically due to increased intraocular pressure. Because i
 t progresses gradually and may not show symptoms in its early stages\, man
 y individuals remain unaware of their condition until significant vision l
 oss has occurred. However\, with regular screenings\, early diagnosis\, an
 d timely intervention\, glaucoma can be managed effectively\, reducing the
  risk of blindness.\n\nThe screening was conducted by Dr. Yetunde Owa\, Dr
 . Grace Agbo\, and Dr. Joy Omiunu\, all of whom played a crucial role in e
 nsuring that female doctors received comprehensive eye examinations. Dr. O
 wa encouraged all healthcare providers to be proactive about their eye hea
 lth\, emphasizing that regular check-ups and preventive measures are key t
 o maintaining peak professional performance.\n\nThis initiative served as 
 a call to action for female doctors to prioritize their own health while c
 ontinuing their dedicated service to the community. MWAN Kogi remains comm
 itted to advocating for the well-being of women in medicine and raising aw
 areness about preventable diseases like glaucoma\, ensuring a healthier fu
 ture for all.
CATEGORIES:Screening event
LOCATION:Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja\, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoj
 a\, Lokoja\, Kogi\, 260101\, North Central\, Nigeria
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