80,000 Eye Donation Pledge Campaign Highlights Need For Diabetic Retinopathy Screening At Chembur Eye Centre Anniversary Event
Mumbai: Greater awareness about diabetic retinopathy, regular screening and timely treatment can help prevent avoidable vision loss, said Dr Chhaya Shinde, Dean of Dr R.N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital, as the 80,000 Eye Donation Pledge Campaign took centre stage at the first anniversary celebrations of an eye care centre in Chembur. Diabetic Retinopathy Emerging As Major Cause Of Preventable…
Mumbai's Kamala Sundaram Eye Centre, marking its first anniversary, hosted a CME programme focusing on recent advances in managing diabetic retinopathy. The event, organized by the Kamala Sundaram Foundation and Sundaram Natarajan Blind Free India Foundation, featured discussions on laser therapy, AI, and advanced treatment methods for the condition.
Chief guest Dr Chhaya Shinde emphasized the importance of timely screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy, which is a growing cause of preventable blindness. The centre, led by Academic Dean Dr Charuta Mandke and Senior Consultant Dr Devdas Shetty, reported over 3,500 patient visits, 350 surgeries, 6,700 screenings, and 115 screening camps during its inaugural year.
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