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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Irish people facing 'ticking time bomb' of dangerous disease that causes blindness

Irish people are facing a "ticking time bomb" in relation to a dangerous disease of the eyes which could cause blindness.

That's according to Specsavers, who have published new research on the perils of glaucoma.

A survey to mark World Sight Day, which is today, revealed that 40% of the Irish population don’t know what glaucoma is.

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