Round Table India and Coimbatore SPARK Round Table 323, in association with Madurai Eye Centre, RS Puram, organised a rally to create awareness about diabetic retinopathy under the theme ‘Prevent Blindness due to Diabetes’ at R.S. Puram, recently.
It was flagged off by Lmf. Tr. Ashwini, Vice Chairman, Coimbatore SPARK Round Table 323, Madurai Eye Centre. The rally passed through D.B. Road to the Burial Grounds and back to Madurai Eye Centre.
Dr. Nithin Srinivasan, Retinal Surgeon, Madurai Eye Centre, spoke about diabetic retinopathy, a serious complication of diabetes that starts with blurry vision and if not detected early, can lead to complete vision loss. He stressed the need for early detection and treatment to prevent complications from diabetic retinopathy.
Lmf. Tr. Ashwini emphasised the commitment of Round Table India and Coimbatore SPARK Round Table 323 to the betterment of society. They welcomed the initiative of spreading awareness about diabetic retinopathy and assured that Round Table India will continue promoting and participating in all such causes that help improve society.
The rally saw participation from more than 200 volunteers, including people affected with diabetic retinopathy.
