Dhaka: BSMMU today observed World Glaucoma Week aiming to create awareness among the people and build a glaucoma-free world. Ophthalmology department and Community Ophthalmology department of BSMMU jointly organised the event.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, marking the day, a rally headed by BSMMU Vice Chancellor Dr. MD Sahinul Alam was brought out in front of the C block building of the university. Addressing the inauguration, Dr. Alam emphasized the importance of increasing public awareness to prevent glaucoma, noting that early identification of the disease can lead to effective control and prevention through treatment.
Dr. Alam expressed his ambition to transform the university into a role model for glaucoma treatment, highlighting the presence of a specialized glaucoma clinic equipped with modern treatment facilities for eye diseases. He also mentioned that the university boasts internationally renowned faculties who specialize in advanced medical services and research in the field of ophthalmology.
The rally saw the participation of BSMMU Pro-VC (Administration) Prof Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Treasurer Prof Dr. Nahrin Akhtar, Registrar Prof Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Director of the hospital Brigadier General Abu Noman Mohammad Mosleh Uddin, Chairman of the Ophthalmology Department Prof Dr. Syed Abdul Wadud, Chairman of Community Ophthalmology Department Prof Dr. Md. Shawkat Kabir, former Chairman of Ophthalmology Department Prof Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam, former Chairman Prof Dr. Md. Zafar Khaled, and Secretary General of the Bangladesh Glaucoma Society Prof Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, among others.