National Eye Centre Records 941 Diabetic Retinopathy Cases

The National Eye Centre, Kaduna, has recorded 941 cases of diabetic retinopathy between 2021 and July 2026.
It raised concerns over the growing burden of diabetes-related eye complications and the need for early detection and treatment.
The chief medical director of the centre, Dr Amina Hassan Wali, disclosed this in an interview with LEADERSHIP.
He said the patients received different forms of treatment, including medication, injections, laser therapy and surgery, depending on the severity of their conditions.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. If left untreated, it can lead...