Tell Me Why glasses can prevent blindness

Ophthalmologist Dr. Sandip Mitra joins Maria Botros on this week's Tell Me Why podcast episode to discuss the importance of blinking and proper eye care in preventing blindness.
Dr. Mitra: A study by the DHA in 2023 showed that 60-70% of people in Dubai should be wearing glasses
Uncorrected error of refraction is the most common cause of blindness, says Dr. Mitra
If you don’t have tears in your eyes, you won’t see very clearly which is why several people suffer from dry eyes, says Dr. Mitra
Dr. Mitra: Every time you blink, you produce the tear film in your eyes

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