Early Detection and Regular Eye Check Up – Key to Prevent Glaucoma: Dr Raveendra, Glaucoma Specialist
Sankar Foundation observed World Glaucoma Week from March 9th to 15th, 2025, with a series of awareness programs at the hospital focusing on the causes, prevention, and impact of glaucoma.
As part of the week-long celebration, a rally was organized on 12th March from the main hospital at Naidutota to Vepagunta Junction and returned to the hospital featuring placards to promote awareness about glaucoma.
The rally was led by Dr. T. Raveendra, Director of CQI & Research and Head of the Glaucoma Department of Sankar Foundation, and saw enthusiastic participation from doctors, employees, and students from the hospital. Â Speaking at the event, Dr. Raveendra highlighted that glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” encompasses a group of eye conditions that can irreversibly damage the optic nerve, leading to vision loss if not detected early and, in severe cases, blindness. Dr Raveendra added that early detection plays a pivotal role in the effective management of glaucoma. Advances in diagnostic technologies have greatly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of glaucoma detection, enabling timely intervention and better outcomes, he stated.
( Late) Dr. Kumar studied Law and Economics at the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam and Chennai. He was a Chartered Accountant of repute with offices in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Chennai.
Smt. K. Mani Mala is a postgraduate holding an MBA. She started her career as a founder faculty of one of the first management colleges in Visakhapatnam, viz. Indian Institute of Advanced Management. She worked with East India Petroleum Limited as its first employee and as Executive Assistant to the Managing Director. She was also associated in establishing the Joint Venture with M/s SHV Energy of Netherlands as General Manager (MIS). During her tenure she was also associated with other group companies such as 16 MW & 450 MW gas-based power projects in AP and 16 MW & 100 MW hydel power plants in Himachal Pradesh.