In celebration of World Glaucoma Week, the
Philippine Glaucoma Society together with Allergen brings total awareness to
the public about this dreaded eye disease, which is Glaucoma. Glaucoma is
considered to be the second leading cause of blindness in the world, and here
in the Philippines, it ranked first as the leading cause of blindness not just
in one eye, but in both eyes. With this very disturbing information, the Philippine
Glaucoma Society took upon their hands the task of informing our fellow Filipinos about this
disease through education, exchange of ideas, research and public dissemination
of important facts about Glaucoma.
The Philippine Glaucoma Society
officers; in photo (l-r) Dr. Norman Aquino, Dr. Manolito Reyes, Dra. Hannah Pia
De Guzman, Dra. Ma. Zita Meriales, Dr. Mario Aquino, Dr. Rainier Covar, Dra.
Imelda Yap-Veloso, Dr. Jose Martinez and Dr. Nilo Flor Cruz as they pose for a photograph during
the press conference of the Philippine Glaucoma Society held recently in Shangrila hotel in Makati City.
In an in-depth view, Glaucoma is a condition that
affects the eye’s optic nerve (the optic nerve is a bundle of tissue that
carries information about what one sees from the eyes to your brain.) The
damage in the optic nerve is usually---but not always---caused by the build-up
of naturally produced fluid within the eye. When the fluid within the eye is
trapped and cannot escape….the resulting pressure build-up causes the optic
nerve to deteriorate, resulting in vision loss and an irreversible
blindness.
The online and the print
media personalities who attended the Philippine Glaucoma Society press
conference event held recently in Shangrila Hotel in Makati City.
Although, in most cases Glaucoma happens to many
individuals without any symptoms at all in its early stage. And it is considered
irreversible, which means that when the optic nerve is damage, it cannot be
restore anymore. Nonetheless, there is a good news about it that the blindness
caused by Glaucoma…given the proper medical procedure is preventable and can be
controlled, especially when detected in its early stage. Knowing this medical
information, what one needs to do is to have a regular eye check-up, undergo
Glaucoma screening exam and other eye test your eye doctor will recommend you.
Former
female T V host and actress… Ms. Chrisitine Jacob Sandejas who served as the female host of the event.
In response to this, the Philippine Glaucoma Society
and its health care company partner…Allergen will be conducting Glaucoma
awareness activities like forums for lay people about this eye disease and
glaucoma screening activities in selected hospitals and eye centers nationwide….By
doing so, the Philippine Glaucoma Society’s vision is somehow being
fulfilled----THAT NO FILIPINO SHALL EVER GO BLIND FROM GLAUCOMA!
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