Glaucoma Support Group launched at Dr. TMA Pai Hospital
Udupi, March 13, 2021: On the occasion of World Glaucoma week, Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, and Department of Optometry –MCHP launched the Glaucoma Support Group and Free Screening and awareness Program today.
Shaila Rao, Retired teacher, Educator, and former president of Rotary Club Manipal inaugurated the free screening camp.
Dr. Vinod Bhat, Executive Vice President, MAHE, Manipal inaugurated Glaucoma Support Group and lauded the initiative.
Dr. Sharath Kumar, Dean KMC Manipal. C G Muthana, COO, Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital Manipal, Dr. Shashikiran Umakanth, Medical Superintendent, Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, Dr. Sulatha V Bhandary, Head of Dept. of Ophthalmology, Dr. Ramesh S V, Head of Department of Optometry, MCHP were present.
Vasanthi a glaucoma patient shared her experience. Dr. Neetha, Assistant professor and consultant glaucoma specialist at Kasturba Hospital, gave an overview of the Glaucoma Support group.
Dr. Shasikiran Umakanth welcomed the gathering and Dr. Sulatha V Bhandary proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Priyanka Ramesh, Senior Resident and Glaucoma specialist and Dr Alisha Kulkarni, Junior Resident compered the program.
