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The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has cautioned pregnant women against skin and hair bleaching as it has the potential to cause irreversible blindness to unborn babies. Dr Alfred Gardemor, GOA Public Relations Officer, said certain chemicals when absorbed into the body could go a long way to have effects on…
The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has called on the Ministry of Education to make eye tests a compulsory requirement for admission into pre-school and mainstream schooling for children to help in the early detection of any defects. According to the GOA, the current compulsory eye test for tertiary and secondary…
Dr. Alfred Gardemor, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) said although retinoblastoma is relatively uncommon, it can have devastating consequences for the children affected by it. “If treated too late, it can lead to the loss of the eye, invasion of the brain, and death. “Retinoblastoma…
The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has reiterated that glasses may play a critical role in the proper vision development of children at their early ages. "Children may need glasses for several reasons, some of which are different from adults. “Because a child’s visual system is growing and developing, especially during…
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