Re: [AI] Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma

2009-03-11 Thread Renuka Warrier
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News Update Service
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 : 0300 Hrs

Health
Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma

Kozhikode (PTI): Over three per cent of the total population in Tamil 
nadu suffer from `Glaucoma', a degenerative change in the optic nerve, 
which is now
emerging as the most common cause of irreversible blindness next only to 
cataract, two Opthalmogists said.


`According to latest WHO statistics,about 67 million people across the 
world are suffering from Glaucoma which results in permanent blindness if 
not diagnosed
at an early stage', Dr Shanthi Sunil and Dr V K Saji, Senior Consultants, 
Glaucoma Department, Vasan Eye Care Hospital, told reporters here on 
Tuesday.



`The optic nerve is damaged in Glaucoma resulting in field defects. 
Patients seldom notice these blind spots in their field of vision until 
considerable
damage has occurred to the optic nerve. But this rarely occurs if the 
disorder is diagnosed early and treated', the Doctors said.


While Glaucoma is usually reported in people above 40 years, it can also 
occur in children called `Conginetal Glaucoma'.


Blurred vision, pain or redness in the eye, headache and vomitting and 
constricted field of vision were the symptoms which were mostly silent 
until diagnosed,

they said.

Laser and surgical treatment besides use of eye drops helped in curing 
Glaucoma if detected early, the Doctors said.


The Vasan Eye Care Hospital is conducting a free eye camp to treat those 
suffering from Glaucoma here on March 12, the World Glaucome Day, they 
added.




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Re: [AI] Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma

2009-03-10 Thread Mahesh Narasimhan Iyer

Dear Madam,
Good morning and happy Holi.
Mam, I have a small query. That is how to subscribe for "The Hindu News 
Update Service"?

I hope you shall be able to shed some light on this topic.
Thanks in advance.
With best regards,
Mahesh Narasimhan
E-mails: maheshde...@gmail.com, mahesh_de...@rediffmail.com
Mobile: +919899353960
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From: "Renuka Warrier" 

To: 
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:36 AM
Subject: [AI] Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma



The Hindu News Update Service

News Update Service
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 : 0300 Hrs

Health
Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma

Kozhikode (PTI): Over three per cent of the total population in Tamil nadu 
suffer from `Glaucoma', a degenerative change in the optic nerve, which is 
now
emerging as the most common cause of irreversible blindness next only to 
cataract, two Opthalmogists said.


`According to latest WHO statistics,about 67 million people across the 
world are suffering from Glaucoma which results in permanent blindness if 
not diagnosed
at an early stage', Dr Shanthi Sunil and Dr V K Saji, Senior Consultants, 
Glaucoma Department, Vasan Eye Care Hospital, told reporters here on 
Tuesday.



`The optic nerve is damaged in Glaucoma resulting in field defects. 
Patients seldom notice these blind spots in their field of vision until 
considerable
damage has occurred to the optic nerve. But this rarely occurs if the 
disorder is diagnosed early and treated', the Doctors said.


While Glaucoma is usually reported in people above 40 years, it can also 
occur in children called `Conginetal Glaucoma'.


Blurred vision, pain or redness in the eye, headache and vomitting and 
constricted field of vision were the symptoms which were mostly silent 
until diagnosed,

they said.

Laser and surgical treatment besides use of eye drops helped in curing 
Glaucoma if detected early, the Doctors said.


The Vasan Eye Care Hospital is conducting a free eye camp to treat those 
suffering from Glaucoma here on March 12, the World Glaucome Day, they 
added.




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[AI] Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma

2009-03-10 Thread Renuka Warrier
The Hindu News Update Service
 
News Update Service
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 : 0300 Hrs   

Health
Three per cent of TN's population suffer from Glaucoma 

Kozhikode (PTI): Over three per cent of the total population in Tamil nadu 
suffer from `Glaucoma', a degenerative change in the optic nerve, which is now
emerging as the most common cause of irreversible blindness next only to 
cataract, two Opthalmogists said. 

`According to latest WHO statistics,about 67 million people across the world 
are suffering from Glaucoma which results in permanent blindness if not 
diagnosed
at an early stage', Dr Shanthi Sunil and Dr V K Saji, Senior Consultants, 
Glaucoma Department, Vasan Eye Care Hospital, told reporters here on Tuesday.


`The optic nerve is damaged in Glaucoma resulting in field defects. Patients 
seldom notice these blind spots in their field of vision until considerable
damage has occurred to the optic nerve. But this rarely occurs if the disorder 
is diagnosed early and treated', the Doctors said. 

While Glaucoma is usually reported in people above 40 years, it can also occur 
in children called `Conginetal Glaucoma'. 

Blurred vision, pain or redness in the eye, headache and vomitting and 
constricted field of vision were the symptoms which were mostly silent until 
diagnosed,
they said. 

Laser and surgical treatment besides use of eye drops helped in curing Glaucoma 
if detected early, the Doctors said. 

The Vasan Eye Care Hospital is conducting a free eye camp to treat those 
suffering from Glaucoma here on March 12, the World Glaucome Day, they added. 



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