World Sight Day: glaucoma awareness camp for elderly held in Srikakulam on
The Sankar Foundation in Srikakulam held a glaucoma awareness camp for the elderly to mark World Sight Day. The hospital emphasized the importance of early detection and announced plans for future medical camps in surrounding regions.
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Public health initiatives like this are critical for managing chronic conditions in aging populations and improving access to specialized eye care.
To mark World Sight Day, the Sankar Foundation eye hospital in Srikakulam conducted a glaucoma awareness programme for elderly persons in on Thursday .
Dr. K. Ramchran who conducted tests for the patients at the hospital said: “Blurred and low vision, constant headache, especially in the eyes are symptoms of glaucoma, a common disease among the elderly.” He added that the disease is prevalent among the middle-aged individuals and youth due to changes in their lifestyle.
Hospital managing trustee A. Krishna Kumar said that the Sankar Foundation had conducted 13, 738 tests for outpatients and completed nearly 2,674 surgeries for needy patients.
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