Discussions over new techniques of eye treatment was held at the Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur on the occasion of ‘World Sight Day’ on Thursday.
This year’s theme of the day was ‘Hope in Sight’ around which discussions took place, the head of the department Ophthalmology at Pt JLN Medical College here said in a press release.
“This day highlights the importance of eyes and people of all ages should get their eyes tested from time to time so that eye problem and blindness can be avoided,” Dr M.L. Garg was quoted as saying in the press release.
He said there is a need to encourage more and more people to donate their eyes so that the blind will get sight after the doner’s death.
He appealed to the people of Chhattisgarh to regularly get their eyes tested.
Later, the latest techniques of eye treatment were discussed, the press release said.