Gaza Strip, May 12 -- At least 1,500 Palestinians have lost their vision due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with another 4,000 at imminent risk of blindness.

In a statement, Dr Abdulsalam Sabah, Director of the Eye Hospital in Gaza City, said the health sector in the Strip is suffering from an acute shortage of essential medical equipment and consumables for eye surgery, resulting in the collapse of surgical services.

He noted that the hospital has only three reusable eye scissors, which are being repeatedly used in ophthalmic procedures-posing significant risks to patients' lives, the Palestinian Information Center (PIC) reported.

Critical medical supplies such as hyaluronic acid and ultra-f...