Tell Me Why glasses can prevent blindness
Dr. Sandip Mitra talks about the importance of blinking and proper eye care
Video Credit: Gulf News
Ophthalmologist Dr. Sandip Mitra joins Maria Botros on this week's Tell Me Why podcast episode to discuss the importance of blinking and proper eye care in preventing blindness.
- Dr. Mitra: A study by the DHA in 2023 showed that 60-70% of people in Dubai should be wearing glasses
- Uncorrected error of refraction is the most common cause of blindness, says Dr. Mitra
- If you don’t have tears in your eyes, you won’t see very clearly which is why several people suffer from dry eyes, says Dr. Mitra
- Dr. Mitra: Every time you blink, you produce the tear film in your eyes