A series of activities have been planned to focus on the eye disease
LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) plans a series of activities to commemorate Glaucoma Awareness Week, from March 12-18, 2017, to bring public focus on the eye disease that affects both adults and children. Glaucoma Awareness Walk is being organised on March 12 to create more understanding and knowledge on glaucoma, which is seen as the leading cause of irreversible blindness in India.
LV Prasad Eye Institute will also organise a Glaucoma Education Forum on March 18 to educate the general public on the harmful effects of prolonged steroid use.
Dr Sirisha Senthil, Head of Glaucoma Service, LVPEI said, “Most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain from this increased pressure, hence it is important to see your eye doctor regularly so that glaucoma can be diagnosed and treated before long-term visual loss occurs.”