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World Glaucoma Day 2022

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Have you ever had your intra ocular pressure (eye pressure) checked? Do you have a family history of blindness? Even if it's just 1 person  Do you have a family history of glaucoma?  Do you routinely do an eye test? Glaucoma doesn't present with early signs and symptoms, its when its at athe chronic stage that someone begins to experience symptoms  To prevent blindness by glaucoma routine eye checks can help with timely detection  The World is Bright, Save your Sight  #worldglaucomaday  #intraocularpressure  #blindness  #blindnessprevention  #preventableblindness  #eyecheckup  #theworldisbrightsaveyoursight  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulous

World Kidney Day

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The kidneys  like any other organ in the body should be kept as healthy as possible all the days of our lives Today is World kidney day and the focus is raising awareness about kidney health.  A recommendation on maintaining kidney health is to drink lots of water.  At least 3 liters of water daily This year the theme is "Kidney Health for All" Here are some ideas on how to keep your kidneys healthy  🎯Eat healthy  🎯Make physical activity part of your routine 🎯Aim for a healthy weight 🎯Get enough sleep 🎯Stop smoking 🎯Stop self meditation  🎯Limit alcohol intake  🎯Explore stress-reducing activities 🎯Manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart diseases #WKD #worldkidneyday  #worldkidneyday2022 #kidneyhealthforall  #kidneyhealth  #TheFABS #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulouS

World Glaucoma Week

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One of life's tragedies is the occurrence of bad stuff that are preventable 🤷‍♀️ It's a terrible thing to lose one's sight. This week is World Glaucoma Week. Awareness is raised about glaucoma. A lot of people have little or no info about glaucoma and the devastating effect it can have one one's life. Blindness by glaucoma is preventable. Early detection and early commencement of management is key Routine and regular eye checks (especiallyof the optic nerves) should be done, this can help in detecting glaucoma.  If you have a family history of glaucoma or undiagnosed blindness, then you must take regular eye checks seriously  The World is Bright, Save your Sight  #worldglaucomaweek #glaucomaweek  #glaucomaawareness  #blindness #theworldisbrightsaveyoursight #TheFABS  #TheFirstAidBoxShop  #BeFABulous