World Elder’s Day Celebrated at Suvi Eye Institute, Kota, Rajasthan, India

World Elder’s Day Celebrated

Kota. International day for Elderly people was celebrated at SuVi Eye Hospital and Research Centre, Talwandi, Kota on October 1, 2010. At this occasion an eye camp was organized and free eye checkup was performed by team of eye doctors- Dr Suresh K Pandey, Dr Vidushi Sharma, and Dr Nidhi Verma. Two hundred and fifty five elderly people were benefited. A public Seminar on topic “common eye problems in elderly people and their treatment” was held at SuVi Eye Institute campus. This was inaugurated by Chief Medical and Health Officer, Kota- Dr G S Sisodiya. Yog gurus Swami Harsanand, Sant Prabhakar Saheb (Kabir Ashram, Kota), Senior Physician Dr R N Tandon, Senior Eye Surgeon Dr K K Kanjoliya were also present as special guest.

Speaking at public seminar, Dr Vidushi Sharma, Director of SuVi Eye Institute, mentioned that age-related cataract remains the commonest cause of visual impairment in the elderly people. Other important causes of visual impairment are glaucoma, retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. It is possible to delay formation of cataract by eating nutritious diet, protection from harmful sun (UV) rays by using protective glasses. Dr Suresh Pandey mentioned that elderly people should undergo regular eye check up for detection of glaucoma (increase intraocular pressure). Diabetic patients should undergo regular retinal examination to detect diabetic retinopathy. Dr. G S Sisodiya appreciated effort of Dr. Suresh Pandey and Dr Vidushi Pandey to organize such event to benefit elderly people of the society. Swami Harsanand demonstrated some Yogic posture to keep body healthy. Sant Prabhakar Saheb shared few tips to keep elderly people mentally relaxed.

Photos:

1. Dr G S Sisodiya inaugurating the public Seminar held at SuVi Eye Institute campus, Kota.

2. Dr Vidushi Sharma speaking at public Seminar entitled “common eye problems in elderly people and their treatment”.