In the presence of medical director Prerna Upadhyaya, an awareness workshop was organised at Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital here on Friday.
The objective of the workshop was to increase the awareness of Glaucoma disease in the society. This workshop was held on the occasion of world Glaucoma week. Senior Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma specialist Dr Samta Patel and administrator Dr Rajesh Saini were also present.
Dr Prerna told that this disease has no significant symptoms. If the patien is old and diabetic, he/ she should be very careful. This disease affects the patients very silently. Glaucoma is a hereditary disease. There fore, after knowing this the members of new generation of the family should also be alert and they should get their eyes regularly cheked.
Dr Prerna said that the treatment of this disease is possible by administering regular doses of medicines.
Glaucoma specialist Dr Samta Patel said that to save the optic nerve from further damage, the patients should be always vigil and take regular doses of medicines. She said that though there is not permanent treatment but after knowing about the disease, its suffusion can be controlled. Dr Samta said that with the help of modern medical equipments, Medicines and excellent surgery methods, the patients can be saved from permanent blindness. Dr Samta imparted the knowledge of Glaucoma disease to the patients with the help of a documentary film screened on over head projector. She also explained the method of safe administration of drops in the affected eyes. Many patients sought advise of the consultant by showing their old treatment record.