Not very long ago, it was not at all unusual to see blind people walking the streets tap-tapping away with their white sticks, being guided by a dog, normally a Labrador, but I have not seen anyone like that in Britain for years, as far as I remember. That has to be a good thing; it has to mean that we are beginning to cure or at least improve most types of blindness...
Prevention has always been the best way to maintain good health. Frequent doctor visits, preventative testing and early intervention has shown to reduce medical problems and in many cases mortality. For years that has been the mantra of the medical profession which has been supported by all the data and research...
