Jharkhand Ophthalmological Society (JHOS) and Bihar Ophthalmological society (BOS) laying emphasis on eye care and protection jointly organised a conference on the theme ‘Combat Eye Infections’ on Sunday. Notably, more than 50 per cent people in the world are suffering from acicular trauma which implies that partial blindness caused due injury is high among people.
One-fourth cases of major eye injuries are caused at the workplace. Twelve per cent cases of eye injuries that are reported occur at workplace are in critical conditions. In the survey it is found that 41.2 per cent cases of injuries require medical care and attention, as there are high chances of cornea getting infected in 14.8 per cent cases and in 17.3 cases retina in severely damaged.
“Eye injuries must be taken seriously. Government is ready to provide assistance to the doctors in creating awareness regarding the health issues. If required, the Government in collaboration with the private organisations will also organise a campaign covering diverse facets. The facilities must be reached to poor section on priority basis and Government too will actively participate to assist the organisations in promoting it,” said, State Health Minister, Ramchandra Chandravanshi while addressing the gathering.
Tala Marandi, State BJP president, said, “People residing in the mining area suffer from eye infections, injuries and acicular trauma. The problems must be addressed on time. The Government is ready to assist health organisations.”
Conference conveyor Dr Bharti Kashyap emphasised that awareness regarding eye care is must. Apart this, an individual must consult specialist at regular interval to combat acicular trauma. “The motto behind organising such conference is to exchange ideas and fill the existing gaps. Maximum cases of acicular trauma are reported. Several times, cases which are dealt by the eye surgeons are at bad stage and cannot be completely recovered due to the lack of awareness on the part of patients.”
The conference was divided in four sections covering different aspects which include eye infection and use of anti-biotic, prevention from corneal infection, prevention from endophthalmitis including modular operation theatre and ophthalmic set-up was highlighted. Souvenir of both Bihar and Jharkhand Ophthalmological societies was also released on the occasion by the dignitaries. The conference witnessed active participation of doctors and specialist from across the country.