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Welcome to this patient information site.  Here you will find information about some common eye problems.

Cataract, glaucoma diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration constitute the bulk of sight threatening eye diseases the world over. The fight for sight begins with awareness about these conditions.

You can find information about some other conditions as well through links to other sites.

The current estimate of global blindness is 50 million and may reach 75 million by year 2020. It will be the responsibility of the more able to help the less able to fight this enormous battle.

This site is created and maintained by,

Dr. Shreyas Raj, Ophthalmologist,  Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire,   UK.                      [updated on 11/04/03]

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