About 4-8 million Vietnamese people suffer dry eyes

At the workshop (Source http://www.qdnd.vn)

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

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

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

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

Getting enough Vitamin A is essential for
vision, experts said.

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