CMCH opens vitreoretinal services

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 26

The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), inaugurated its vitreoretinal services.

Dr SP Singh, Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, was the chief guest.

The Civil Surgeon lauded the efforts of the CMCH in catering to the needs of the community through their outreach services and providing state-of-the-art medical services at an affordable cost.

Dr Manu Vij, SMO, eye mobile unit, Ludhiana, was the guest of honour.

“With the country becoming the diabetic capital of the world, the number of patients developing diabetic retinopathy is rapidly increasing. Early detection and timely treatment can prevent blindness due to diabetic retinopathy,” he said.

Dr Jeyaraj Pandian, Principal, Christian Medical College and Hospital , stressed the importance of community screening and spreading awareness in preventing irreversible visual loss due to condition such as diabetic retinopathy.