Ferozepur, March 12 (Punjab khabarnama): Chief Minister Punjab. Taking forward Bhagwant Singh Mann’s dream of providing quality healthcare facilities to the common people, the Health Department will observe ‘World Glaucoma Week’ till 16th March 2024. The civil surgeon in charge of this information. Meenakshi Abrol gave. Dr. releasing an awareness poster in this regard. Meenakshi Abrol said that as part of this campaign, during this week, the health department will conduct district hospitals, sub-divisional hospitals andFree glaucoma screening camps will be organized in government medical institutions so that people suffering from glaucoma can be identified and the disease can be treated in time. He asked to distribute these awareness posters in all the health institutions of the district so that people can be made aware about the symptoms and treatment of glaucoma. He said that about 12 million Indians are suffering from this disease and 1.2 million suffer from blindness due to it. have beenSo at-risk people and people over the age of 40 should have an eye exam every two to three years, and people over the age of 65 should have an eye exam every six months. He said that the Health Department NPCB&VI. Under the IEC is planning a series of activities to create awareness among people about prevention and control of cataract,Which includes radio speeches, awareness speeches, awareness rallies, speeches, painting competitions, walkathons and social media campaigns in schools. On this occasion, Assistant Civil Surgeon Dr. Sushma Thakkar said that anyone can get glaucoma but some people are at higher risk such as age above 60 years, family history, medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, myopia, corticosteroid preparations especially long term. People taking eye medication up to Glaucoma can also result from an eye injury.With early detection and careful treatment, most people’s sight can be saved.”
