The ophthalmologists say that increasing awareness about glaucoma is a lifelong battle for them. It’s no wonder, considering that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among people worldwide. Dato’ Dr Linda Teoh Oon Cheng, consultant ophthalmologist and glaucoma surgeon, shines a light on how serious glaucoma is and how to prevent it.

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