March 19, 2023 08:32 pm | Updated 08:32 pm IST - CHENNAIThe 13 th edition of Reticon, Dr. Agarwals Retina Foundation’s annual conference, was held in the city on Sunday. Amar Agarwal, chairman of Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, said around 1,000 ophthalmologists attended the meeting, the aim of which was to bring together vitreoretinal specialists and enable them to update their knowledge about the latest techniques and technologies to manage vitreoretinal disorder. In a country with a huge diabetic population, the fear of retinal damage (diabetic retinopathy) is a concern. “People aged over 40 should take simple tests to examine their vision, by closing one eye and checking for blurred vision. It is also important to get the eyes examined every six months to detect early changes in the retina,” Dr. Agarwal said.

Source: The Hindu March 19, 2023 20:59 UTC