Millions of Nigerians risk blindness as cost of glaucoma care soars —Study

Nigerian Tribune | 03-09-2026 04:22am |

A new study published in the journal International Ophthalmology has revealed that millions of Nigerians with glaucoma are at risk of blindness due to the high cost of diagnosis, medication, and surgery. The financial burden of glaucoma care is disproportionately heavy on patients, making treatment inaccessible for many. The study highlights the urgent need for affordable glaucoma management options.

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