234,000 Ghanaians are blind: Eye checks you should not ignore

People should consider booking a comprehensive eye examination if they: Are older adults: Age increases the risk of several eye conditions, including cataracts and glaucoma.

Severe eye pain accompanied by blurred vision, rainbow-coloured rings around lights, headache or nausea can indicate acute angle-closure glaucoma, a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.

Depending on the patient's needs, an eye-care professional may assess visual acuity, examine the structures of the eye, measure eye pressure and evaluate the optic nerve.