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World Glaucoma Week 6th -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 World Glaucoma Week Theme 2011 Get yourself and your family members examined to rule out “Glaucoma” 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 Ichhpujani Glaucoma Services,Deptt. Of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India For any information: