Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. With an ageing society and the increasing prevalence of risk factors like diabetes in Malaysia, we should be concerned about whether glaucoma will burden more people. Dr Lee Ming Yueh, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon from ParkCity Medical Centre, explains about early detection and treatment of the condition.

<p>Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. With an ageing society and the increasing prevalence of risk factors like diabetes in Malaysia, we should be concerned about whether glaucoma will burden more people. Dr Lee Ming Yueh, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon from ParkCity Medical Centre, explains about early detection and treatment of the condition.</p>

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