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About 4-8 million Vietnamese people suffer dry eyes

Some 4-8 million Vietnamese people are suffering from xerophthalmia – a progressive eye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency that can dry out tear ducts and eyes.
About 4-8 million Vietnamese people suffer dry eyes ảnh 1At the workshop (Source http://www.qdnd.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – Some 4-8 million Vietnamese peopleare suffering from xerophthalmia – a progressiveeye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency that can dry out tear ducts and eyes.

The statistics were released at a workshop held in Hanoi onDecember 20 by the International Eye Hospital.

Xerophthalmiacan develop into night blindness or more serious damage to cornea, the outerlayer of eyes. This damage may take the form of white spots on eyes and ulcerson corneas. Xerophthalmia usually can be reversed with vitamin A therapy.

Xerophthalmia symptoms start out mild, and then getprogressively worse if a vitamin A deficiency isn’t treated.
Night blindness is an early symptom. This is an inability tosee in dim light.

Getting enough Vitamin A is essential forvision, experts said.

They suggested protecting eyes from dust, not abusing eyewashand limiting the use of smart phones and computers to counter the condition.-VNA

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