It will create awareness about glaucoma disease
Gurugram, March 10 : World Glaucoma Week has been started in various health centers of Gurugram district from March 9 under the guidance of DC Ajay Kumar and CMO Dr. Virendra Yadav with the aim of creating awareness among the general public about glaucoma disease. This year World Glaucoma Week will be celebrated from March 9 to 15. World Glaucoma Day is celebrated every year on March 12.
CMO Dr. Virendra Yadav said that glaucoma is also called kala motiya in common language. This disease causes serious and continuous damage to the optic nerve (nerve responsible for vision) and gradually destroys vision. If this disease is not treated, a person can also become blind. Referring to the important factors of this disease, he said that cataract can develop in a person even if the eye pressure is normal. If cataract is identified in the initial stages, then weakening of vision can be prevented. In such a situation, get regular checkups done and pay attention to any new changes or symptoms in the eyes.
Deputy CMO Dr. Priya Sharma said that this disease is more prevalent in people above 40 years of age and especially in the elderly above 60 years of age. The purpose of this event is to help eliminate blindness caused by this disease by raising awareness and alerting about the need to get regular eye checkups done.