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​A Clear Perspective on Navigating Glaucoma with Knowledge and Support 

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News Desk, News Nation 360: This World Glaucoma Week, Allergan, an AbbVie company, came together with renowned experts in the field of ophthalmology to emphasise the importance of early detection and treatment of glaucoma to prevent eye impairment. World Glaucoma Week is celebrated annually in March to raise awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of glaucoma. World Glaucoma Week serves as an important platform to draw attention to the growing public health concern of glaucoma and the need for improved eye health systems to prevent vision impairment. It is a reminder of the urgent need for increased efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat glaucoma to ensure a brighter future for individuals and communities affected by this devastating eye disease.  Glaucoma is an eye condition that can lead to vision loss if left untreated. It is a disease that damages the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain.  Glaucoma  typically  progresses  slowly  over  time and can cause a

gradual loss of peripheral vision, eventually leading to blindness if not treated. Dr Maneesh Singh, Director, Netralayam, The Super-speciality Eye care centre, Dr Debasis Chakrabarti, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma and Cataract Services, at Centre For Sight, Kolkata, Dr. Rishi Jain, Medical Director, Allergan an AbbVie Company, Dr Partha Biswas, Medical Director, Trenetralaya, Kolkata and Chairperson, Scientific Committee, All India Ophthalmology Society attended a panel discussion on this issue and delivered their valuable opinion on this issue. In their valuable opinion, it is clear that proper and timely treatment can prevent further blindness. It is advisable to visit an ophthalmologist for regular preventive eye check-ups who can conduct special tests as needed and suggest treatment by medicines, lasers or glaucoma surgery. Allergan, an AbbVie company, is committed to raising awareness about this important issue.

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Report : Anustup Kundu

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