Gauteng Health urges residents to prioritise eye health on World Glaucoma Day [SOUND]

# The Gauteng Health Department urges residents to get regular eye check-ups as glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Marking World Glaucoma Day, the department warns that the disease develops without symptoms, making early detection crucial. Research shows many cases go undiagnosed, especially in people over 35-years, diabetics, and those with a family history. The department’s Motalatale Modiba says over two-thousand cases were detected last year, with patients referred for treatment: