Glaucoma among leading causes of blindness: Simple eye check-up can prevent it
1 week, 4 days ago

Glaucoma among leading causes of blindness: Simple eye check-up can prevent it

India Today  

Glaucoma is becoming a major public health concern in India, with over 12 million people affected. This chronic eye disease gradually damages the optic nerve, without showing any symptoms, but slowly leading to vision loss and even blindness, if left untreated. ALL ABOUT GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the nerve connecting the eye to the brain, often due to high eye pressure. Secondary glaucoma can occur due to various causes like injury, inflammation, tumours of the eye, haemorrhage, or even drugs like steroids etc. Eye injury EARLY DETECTION IS KEY Dr. Asha M S, a senior consultant and glaucoma specialist at Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, highlighted the importance of early diagnosis.

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Jipmer organises campaign to raise awareness of glaucoma
2 days, 13 hours ago

Jipmer organises campaign to raise awareness of glaucoma

The Hindu  

A walkathon, role-play performance and a lecture session were part of a glaucoma awareness campaign led by Jipmer recently. According to the Department of Ophthalmology, Jipmer, glaucoma, which refers to a group of eye disorders that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased intraocular pressure, is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. As part of observing World …

Doctor explains: Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight—are your eyes at risk?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Doctor explains: Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight—are your eyes at risk?

Firstpost  

Glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve at the back of the eye, can lead to vision loss and even blindness if left untreated. Excerpts: A ‘silent thief of sight’ Dr Pathak: Glaucoma is dubbed the “silent thief of sight” because it slowly deteriorates the eyes and can cause irreparable damage before vision loss occurs. Early …

Private hospital in Chennai to offer free glaucoma consultation till March 31
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Private hospital in Chennai to offer free glaucoma consultation till March 31

The Hindu  

In line with World Glaucoma Week, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital is offering free glaucoma consultations till March 31 for residents of Chennai concerned about or diagnosed with glaucoma. The free consultation will provide comprehensive eye examinations, including intraocular pressure checks, optic nerve evaluations, and visual field tests. Ashvin Agarwal, chief clinical officer, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, said glaucoma could lead …

Why early detection is crucial for glaucoma? Doctor explains warning signs to watch out for
2 months, 1 week ago

Why early detection is crucial for glaucoma? Doctor explains warning signs to watch out for

Hindustan Times  

Also known as the sneak thief of sight, glaucoma is one of the most severe eye conditions that can lead to blurred vision and eventually blindness, if not treated on time. Blurred vision, difficulty adjusting to dim light, reduced peripheral vision, halos around lights and eye pain or headaches are some of the early signs that should be taken seriously. …

Corneal Blindness: A Silent Threat in Karnataka, India
5 months ago

Corneal Blindness: A Silent Threat in Karnataka, India

The Hindu  

Corneal blindness is a significant cause of blindness cases in Karnataka, with approximately 15% to 20% of blindness cases being attributed to corneal blindness. The causes of corneal blindness have shifted in recent years from infectious diseases to eye trauma and other eye complications, but the burden remains substantial, especially in rural areas where access to eye care is limited.

Early Intervention and Advanced Techniques Offer Hope for Corneal Blindness Prevention
5 months ago

Early Intervention and Advanced Techniques Offer Hope for Corneal Blindness Prevention

The Hindu  

Early detection and treatment of corneal issues are crucial to prevent severe complications and restore vision. Experts from Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital on Thursday at a webinar organised to raise awareness on corneal blindness. The issue of corneal blindness in our country is significant, accounting for about 7.5% of total blindness cases, with around 1.2 million people affected. The doctors …

Glaucoma meet opens today
6 months ago

Glaucoma meet opens today

The Hindu  

The Glaucoma Society of India will hold its 33rd annual conference, ‘GlaucoCherry’24’, from Friday. R. Venkatesh, Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, organising secretary and S. Kavitha, Head of the Department, Glaucoma Services, deputy organising secretary, said “GlaucoCherry’24” will serve as a valuable platform for ophthalmologists, researchers, and industry leaders to collaborate, share knowledge, and explore innovative approaches to improving …

World Glaucoma Day 2024: Early signs of eye disease you shouldn't ignore
1 year ago

World Glaucoma Day 2024: Early signs of eye disease you shouldn't ignore

Hindustan Times  

One of the leading causes of blindness in India, Glaucoma is a common eye problem apart from cataract and refractive error that affects 11.9 million people in the country. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve. World Glaucoma Day 2024 serves as …

Glaucoma: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment
1 year, 4 months ago

Glaucoma: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Deccan Chronicle  

Glaucoma is a chronic eye condition that quietly progresses, leading to permanent vision loss. The optic nerve damage occurs due to elevated intraocular pressure, but surprisingly, Glaucoma can also develop with seemingly normal eye pressure. These risk factors include age over 60, diabetes, hypertension, a history of major eye injury or surgery, a family predisposition to Glaucoma, and the use …

Risk of blindness double among diabetics in urbanised States, says study
2 years, 4 months ago

Risk of blindness double among diabetics in urbanised States, says study

The Hindu  

Around 30 lakh diabetics, aged over 40, are in danger of losing their sight, according to the findings of a recent research. The findings of the SMART India study that was conducted among people in 10 States and one Union Territory were published in the recent edition of The Lancet. The article “Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in India stratified by …

At 8 million, India has the world’s largest blind population. Nearly half of it was preventable
2 years, 11 months ago

At 8 million, India has the world’s largest blind population. Nearly half of it was preventable

Firstpost  

Blindness rates in India are alarming and it makes sense to take care of the eyes as closely as any other part of the body India’s air pollution is one of the highest in the world and poses a serious threat to the country’s health. Such ailments include cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye, congenital disorders, visual impairment or blindness. …

Early detection is key to check glaucoma, say doctors
3 years ago

Early detection is key to check glaucoma, say doctors

The Hindu  

Early detection of glaucoma, a progressive and degenerative disease of the optic nerve leading to irreversible blindness, is key to arrest damage to eyes. Terming the ailment as a “silent thief of sight”, K. Bhujang Shetty, chairman and managing director of Narayana Nethralaya group of hospitals, said there is a need to alert people to have their eyes checked regularly …

Ignoring glaucoma could lead to blindness: Harish Rao
3 years ago

Ignoring glaucoma could lead to blindness: Harish Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Glaucoma can lead to a gradual loss of sight if left ignored for long, which is why everyone should get their eyes checked at least once a year, observed health minister T Harish Rao here on Sunday. Rao was speaking after flagging off a Glaucoma awareness rally at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital marking the World Glaucoma Day. Around three …

World Glaucoma Day 2021: All you need to know
4 years ago

World Glaucoma Day 2021: All you need to know

India Today  

World Glaucoma Day is observed every year on March 12, is to raise awareness about glaucoma and to alert everyone to have regular eye check-ups to detect glaucoma as early as possible. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, but with early treatment, the damage may get limited and sight may be saved. So the World Glaucoma …

India Records a 25% Reduction in Visual Impairment, Meets Target
5 years, 5 months ago

India Records a 25% Reduction in Visual Impairment, Meets Target

The Quint  

This is way above the estimates that WHO had set in 2010 and shows that India has successfully achieved the target of 25 per cent reduction in visual impairment The survey was conducted in order to provide the evidence about the present status of blindness and visual impairment in India. The estimated prevalence in overall population of blind was 0.36 …

WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?
6 years, 8 months ago

WHAT IS GLAUCOMA?

Daily Mail  

Glaucoma is a condition which can affect sight, usually due to build up of pressure within the eye. One eye may develop glaucoma quicker than the other. The eyeball contains a fluid called aqueous humour which is constantly produced by the eye, with any excess drained though tubes. In England and Wales, it's estimated more than 500,000 people have glaucoma …

Young Indians in the radar of glaucoma
7 years ago

Young Indians in the radar of glaucoma

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 18 : With over 70% of the Indians at a risk of developing glaucoma, on an average, over two lakh of them lose vision. "Awareness should be spread to eliminate blindness caused by glaucoma by encouraging people to get regular eye checks done which also includes optic nerve examination. People with a family history of diabetes, hypertension, …

Glaucoma causes 1.3 lakh Indians to go blind every year, say doctors
9 years ago

Glaucoma causes 1.3 lakh Indians to go blind every year, say doctors

Firstpost  

Glaucoma is causing blindness among 1.3 lakh Indians every year and the major reason behind it is the absence of early symptoms, say doctors. New Delhi: Glaucoma is causing blindness among 1.3 lakh Indians every year and the major reason behind it is the absence of early symptoms, say doctors. By the time glaucoma is detected, the patient has already …

Every eighth Indian above 40 has glaucoma: AIIMS
10 years ago

Every eighth Indian above 40 has glaucoma: AIIMS

India TV News  

New Delhi: Every eighth individual in India above the age of 40 is suffering from glaucoma or is at a high risk of developing it, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said on Wednesday. It is important to emphasise that with newer and better medication and safer surgery early treatment can stabilise the glaucoma vision loss and prevent blindness," …

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)
12 years, 5 months ago

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)

China Daily  

Get Flash Player Get Flash Player Download Glaucoma is not one disease, but a group of diseases that can cause permanent blindness if left untreated. "Some drops need to be refrigerated and there's no way in some places like southern India where it's hot, hotter and hottest, or in tropical areas such as equatorial Africa, where you can keep things …

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)
12 years, 5 months ago

Early detection and treatment a must for glaucoma patients(视频)

China Daily  

Get Flash Player Get Flash Player Download Glaucoma is not one disease, but a group of diseases that can cause permanent blindness if left untreated. "Some drops need to be refrigerated and there's no way in some places like southern India where it's hot, hotter and hottest, or in tropical areas such as equatorial Africa, where you can keep things …

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