Public advised to pay much more attention to their eyes
In an interview on March 26, 2024, after the exercise in Klefe, the nursing team highlighted a significant
prevalence of Pterygium among women in the community. Pterygium, often attributed to environmental
factors such as exposure to ultraviolet radiation, prolonged exposure to dry and windy conditions, and dusty
environments, poses a risk of permanent blindness in severe cases if left untreated.