Ophthalmologist urges Jamaicans to get routinely screened for glaucoma
Thank you to the Jamaica Information Service and the Jamaica Observer for helping to highlight the need for routine glaucoma screening in Jamaica. Dr Jordan noted that while there is no cure for glaucoma, if caught early, people can prevent further vision loss and preserve their sight. Dr Jordan explained that with glaucoma, “the optic […]
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Why Your Premature Baby Needs to see an Eye Doctor Right Now Most pregnancies last around 9 months, or 40 weeks from the mother’s last period. They are a remarkable period of rapid growth and development, preparing the baby to survive on its own. When this is interrupted by early or premature […]