Hypertensive retinopathy is the damage to the retina (the most light-sensitive part of the eye) and its blood circulation due to high blood pressure. When blood pressure is too high, the retina’s blood vessel walls may thicken. This may cause the blood vessels to become narrow, which then restricts blood from reaching the retina. Over …
Cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in the eye (crystalline lens) which leads to poor vision. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in middle-income and low-income countries. In a developing world, it could be the cause of 50% of blindness. An estimated 95 million people worldwide are affected by cataract. According to …
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that affects the optic nerves (connections to the brain). It is called the silent thief of sight because it takes away vision such that it is not noticed at the early stage. Many persons with glaucoma usually notice symptoms when the disease is at the end stage. Since 2020, …
St. Teresa Specialist & Laser Eye Centre was established in 2018 with the aim to provide quality eyecare services at an affordable cost to all.
VISION: To ensure continuous quality eye care to eradicate avoidable blindness in Nigeria.
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