World Diabetes Day Eye Screening Program 2017

Everyone with diabetes is at risk of losing vision.  As diabetes becomes more prevalent so do associated complications like diabetic retinopathy.  Diabetes may also cause conditions such as cataract, glaucoma, loss of focusing ability and double vision.

To mark the significance of World Diabetes Day 2017 (14 November) Vision Care Eye Clinic together with Nethralokana Sathkara organised Diabetes Awareness and Diabetes Eye Screening Program at its premises. Total of 150 people were screened through this program and 7 potentials diabetes patients and 13 diabetes patients was identified who were directed to Consultant Eye Surgeons for treatments.