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The epidemiology of corneal blindness is complicated and encompasses a wide variety of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases that cause corneal scarring, WHO said. 

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That gospel story about Bartimaeus, the blind man who unashamedly begged Christ that "I may see" (ut videam) (Lk 18,35-43) is a story worth reiterating since it contains precious lessons for all of us.

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Glaucoma is a most treacherous eye ailment. It develops gradually, painlessly, and half of the time with no symptoms. The afflicted notices only after much vision has been lost, indicating an advanced stage.

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Vision is a gift that enables us to see the world and appreciate its beauty.

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Do you have a relative who suffers from glaucoma? If so, beware. You may have the incurable disease, too.

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Spiritual blindness can be cured only by the Great Physician.

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The epidemiology of corneal blindness is complicated and encompasses a wide variety of infectious and inflammatory eye diseases that cause corneal scarring, WHO said. 

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That gospel story about Bartimaeus, the blind man who unashamedly begged Christ that "I may see" (ut videam) (Lk 18,35-43) is a story worth reiterating since it contains precious lessons for all of us.

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Vision is a gift that enables us to see the world and appreciate its beauty.

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