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23.03.2024 world day of optometry Optometry is a narrow branch of ophthalmology, dedicated to the correction of vision by means of contact or spectacle lenses and the examination of the eye and related structures for defects or abnormalities. The term "optometry" comes from the Greek words ὄψις (option; "view") и метрон (subway; "something, used to measure", "measurement", "line"). The word entered the language, when the device for […]

World Glaucoma Week is held annually in March at the initiative of the World Association of Glaucoma Societies and the World Patient Association, suffering from glaucoma. The goal is to inform the population about the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma to prevent the development of blindness. Glaucoma is an eye disease, which occurs due to increased intraocular pressure. It is also called "quiet

February is recognized worldwide as age-related macular degeneration awareness month (Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic progressive disease, which is manifested by damage to an important part of the retina - the macula. The macula is a small area in the center of the retina with the maximum concentration of light-sensitive cells, which is responsible for the high quality of central vision.