Rising Risk of Blindness: Indonesia Ranks Third in the World with 34.9 Million Cases
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Indonesia now ranks third in the world for the number of blindness cases, with a total of 34.9 million cases. This information was reported by Kompas.com. The figure shows that vision impairment in Indonesia is quite serious and needs attention from both the public and the government.
Blindness is a condition in which a person loses the ability to see, either partially or completely. This condition can affect people of all ages. Many vision problems can actually be prevented or treated if they are detected early. Therefore, regular eye examinations are highly recommended, especially for older adults or people with certain conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Health experts advise the public to pay more attention to eye health from an early age. Several simple steps, such as maintaining a healthy diet, taking adequate breaks when using screens, and having eyes checked regularly, can help reduce the risk. In addition, access to eye health services in various regions is also an important matter that needs to be considered.
With third place in the world, Indonesia is expected to strengthen efforts to prevent and treat blindness. Public awareness and equitable health service support are key to reducing the number of cases in the future.
Sources: Kompas.com
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