Ludhianvis take out Walkathon to create awareness on Glaucoma and its related complications

Ludhiana, March 8, 2015: Sankara Eye Hospital, Ludhiana joined hands with Lions Club Ludhiana, Allergan Pharmaceuticals, MBD Neopolis and GADVASU to organising a Walkathon on Sunday. This Walkathon, called “WALK for VISION” is to commemorate the beginning of World Glaucoma week, which is observed from March 8 to 14 this year. 

The main objective of conducting Walkathon on World Glaucoma Day is to make the general public more aware on the aspect of Glaucoma & its effect. The Walkathon was flagged off by Lion Avtar Singh (President Lions Club, Ludhiana) who had gracefully accepted to be the chief guest for the event. The total distance covered during the walk was approximate 4 kms and total 200 people participated in the walkathon. The commencing point was Aarti Chowk via Aggar Nagar and culminated at MBD mall Ludhiana. As Glaucoma is a serious and silent blinding disease, the people need to be aware of getting their eyes regularly examined, for timely prophylaxis and treatment of the same, which was the main aim of this event. LIONS Club, GADVASU, GTB College Dakha and Ramgarhia College enthusiastically participated in the event. Students delivered their messages through slogans. Lions Club Ludhiana was the official partner for food and beverages. 

Dr. Anamica Ahuja, Unit Head of Vision Sankara (Sankara Eye Hospital) and Ranjodh Singh Patron of Sankara Eye Hospital and Managing Director, G.S. Auto highlighted the importance of eye care and preventable check-ups to control and eradicate visual impairments and blindness.

Lions Club president Lion Avtar Singh said, “We are thankful to Sankara Eye hospital to associate with us in the Glaucoma prevention awareness walkathon and to give a voice to our collective commitment towards eye health. It’s important that people realize that timely intervention can often prevent vision impairment both in short and long term.”

Sankara Eye Hospital is offering a free Eye check-up for all the Glaucoma patients and their families during the Glaucoma week from March 8 to 14.