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Transcript of World Glaucoma Week 2011
World Glaucoma Week6th -12th March, 2011
Events organised by Dr Parul Ichhpujani
Glaucoma Services, Department Of Ophthalmology,Government Medical College and Hospital,
Chandigarh, India
WGD: Approach oriented Goal
• The World Glaucoma Association has set a goal of reducing the undiagnosed rate of glaucoma from 50% to
………………"No more than 20% by 2020".
Why a World Glaucoma Week?
• Joint venture of World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and the World Glaucoma Patient Association (WGPA)
• Increase awareness amongst masses
What is the scenario in India?
Population of India(2010-2011):Approximately 1,198,003,000.Glaucoma challenge:India will have 16 million glaucoma patients by 2020.More than 90% of glaucoma cases in the country
remain undiagnosed
Get yourself and your family members examined to rule out “Glaucoma”
World Glaucoma Week Theme 2011
What we did in our institute?
• Print advertisements• Screening camp• Banners and posters• Awareness talk for Hospital Personnel• Awareness talk for established glaucoma patients
and their family members• Distribution of bookmarks in leading book stores• Talk in Schools to increase awareness
The “Silent thief of sight”
Catch Glaucoma, before it robs you of your precious sight.…………
Glaucoma Information Booths
Glaucoma Screening Camp
Glaucoma medications sponsored by: Alcon India.
Hospital Personnel Awareness talk
Nursing Staff and Medical Students
Awareness Posters
Newspaper
Awareness talk in Schools
Event organised by: Alcon India
WGD Book marks
Bookmarks sponsored by: Alcon India.
Cellular Text Message
Cellular Text Message to all Hospital personnel of Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India to increase awareness amongst the staff .
Glaucoma
Patient Awareness Talk: BIGFM 92.7
Thanks to our sponsors:
Glaucomatologists:Dr Suresh Kumar Dr Parul IchhpujaniGlaucoma Services,Deptt. Of Ophthalmology,Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, IndiaFor any information: