{"id":248241,"date":"2022-03-08T09:52:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T04:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=248241"},"modified":"2022-03-08T09:52:25","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T04:52:25","slug":"early-detection-can-reduce-chances-of-glaucoma-dr-sanaullah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/early-detection-can-reduce-chances-of-glaucoma-dr-sanaullah\/","title":{"rendered":"Early detection can reduce chances of glaucoma, Dr Sanaullah"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> PESHAWAR<br \/>\nDirector PICO, Dr Sanaullah has said that glaucoma is an incurable disease, adding that patients with high blood pressure and those taking steroids should have their eyes examined regularly.<br \/>\nHe said that awareness among the community could reduce the spread of disease among the communities.<br \/>\nHe expressed these views while addressing the inaugural function of \u2018Free Eye Screening Camp\u2019 in connection with World Glaucoma Week organized by the Pakistan Institute of Community Ophthalmology (PICO), Medical Teaching Institute Hayatabad Medical Complex (MTI-HMC), Peshawar.<br \/>\nA free eye screening has been arranged at MTI-Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) Peshawar, where people can get free diagnoses from specialists, said Dr Sanaullah.<br \/>\nThe camp was inaugurated by Professor Dr Zia-ul-Islam, former Chief Executive of Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH).<br \/>\nOn the occasion, Dean Khyber Girls Medical College Dr Zahid Aman, Medical Director MTI-HMC Dr Shehzad Akbar, and hospital Director HMC Dr Shehzad Faisal besides other staff were present.<br \/>\nOn this occasion, Dr Sanaullah said that glaucoma is a dangerous eye disease that causes chronic blindness, which is incurable.<br \/>\nIn his speech, he said that it can be caused by eye injury or even surgery. If it is diagnosed at an early stage, then continuous monitoring and treatment can save sight.<br \/>\nProfessor Dr Shehzad Akbar said that glaucoma is a silent killer of sight and due to carelessness and lack of timely diagnosis, a person loses sight.<br \/>\nThe five-day free eye screening camp at MTI-HMC Peshawar will provide free diagnostic services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. till March 11.<br \/>\nIt is pertinent to mention that Glaucoma Awareness Week is celebrated globally every year from 6th to 12th March with the aim of preventing this disease.<br \/>\nThe theme of this year is World is bright- save your sight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR Director PICO, Dr Sanaullah has said that glaucoma is an incurable disease, adding that patients with high blood pressure and those taking steroids should have their eyes examined regularly. He said that awareness among the community could reduce the spread of disease among the communities. 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