Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society organised Walk for Eyes
Chandigarh : On the occasion of World Sight Day (October 13), hundreds of people joined eye specialists from the Tricity for a unique event - Walk for Eyes. The walk was organized by Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society (COS) and was supported by SENTISS, a pharmaceutical major specializing in ophthalmic products. The theme of World Sight Day 2022 was Love Your Eyes. Starting from the iconic Rock Garden, the walk ended at the Sukhna Lake . Padma Shri Prof Jagat Ram, a renowned eye surgeon and former director of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh , was the chief guest. On the occasion, Prof Jagat Ram said, "Eyes are the most important part of our body as these help us see the world. We need to be very conscious about their health and such events help in raising awareness about the need for eye care." Prof SS Pandav, Head, Advanced Eye Centre, PGIMER, emphasised on the economic burden the families of t...