“Statistics reveal that in India
alone, 12 million are blind and what is worrying is that it is estimated
to increase up to 18 million by the year 2020,” said health secretary,
Dr J. Radhakrishnan.
Prof. Amar Agarwal, CMD, Dr. Agarwal's Group of Eye Hospital (left) and health secretary Dr. J. Radhakrishnan at the symposium.
Inaugurating the ‘3rd Reticon’, a
vitreo retinal symposium, hosted by Dr Agarwal’s Retina Foundation in
the city on Sunday, Radhakrishnan said we need a joint and concerted
effort to address the issues and challenges faced in managing complex
retinal disorders.
Over 400
professionals from across the country participated in the symposium,
which provided vitreo-retinal specialists, ophthalmologists,
postgraduate students and fellows with an update on management of
vitreo-retinal disorders.
The symposium was to acquire
comprehensive knowledge about various vitreo-retinal disorders and their
ever-evolving management. Prof Amar Agarwal, CMD, Dr Agarwal’s group of
eye hospitals, said, “Diabetes, hypertension and renal diseases all
affect the retina, resulting in decreased vision.
It is
important for diabetics to undertake regular retina check-up and save
vision by early treatment. The aim of the Dr Agarwal’s Retina
Foundation is to provide modern diagnostic and treatment facility of
the highest quality to the common man.”
Source : Deccan Chronicle , 6th May 2013
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