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Docs for complete eye check-up after
40 CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — If you think you can read this fine newsprint and have a perfect vision, you may well be mistaken, for you may be slowly losing your eyesight and not be aware of this. Glaucoma or kala motia, as it is more commonly referred to as, affects one to two per cent of the population, which in the Indian context means one to two crore. Talking to The Tribune here today, leading eye specialists from the country insisted on a complete eye check-up, especially after 40 years of age. They are in the city in connection with the annual conference of the Glaucoma Society of India at the PGI. The only cure for this asymptomatic disease, says Dr Ravi Thomas from CMC, Vellore, is early diagnosis. “In our country, the problem is that not many people go in for routine eye check-up. The first time they visit an eye specialist is when they require reading glasses. With computerised machines available, many do not visit a doctor,” he adds. This is a reason why in India, doctors get glaucoma cases in advanced stages. The elderly, myopics, diabetics and people with a family history of the disease should get themselves checked for glaucoma. Continuous use of certain systemic and local drugs like corticosteroid also is a cause of glaucoma. Dr L. Vijay, an eye specialist from Shanker Netralaya in Chennai, says since glaucoma manifests itself without symptoms, that routine check-up has to be comprehensive. A doctor depends upon measurement of intraocular blood pressure (IOP) with the applanation tonometer and examination of the optic nerve fibres of the eye for diagnosis. The patient is further subjected to field vision test. Dr G. Chandrashekhar, a glaucoma specialist from Hyderabad, says any eye examination should essentially include evaluation of eye pressure and appearance of eye nerve. A warning sign for glaucoma is increase in IOP. He adds that advances have been made in equipment for diagnosis of glaucoma and drugs to control IOP. The measurement of IOP is the first step for diagnosis of glaucoma. With increase in IOP, optical nerves become weak. Even when blood pressure is normal, the person may have glaucoma. The reasons for high IOP is varied. The IOP increases if the fluid in the eye gets blocked or if there is increase in circulation. The drugs normally decrease the production and remove the blockage. The important factor, stress the doctors, is that there are no operations to cure glaucoma. The drugs can control and restrict the progressive damage of glaucoma. If the disease is under control, the vision can last for a life time. Management of the disease is not very expensive as some earlier drugs like miotics and beta blockers are not too costly. “Once the glaucoma is diagnosed, management is in the hands of the doctor and the patient. The patient has to realise that glaucoma is for a life time and compliance of drugs is important. Doctors have to discuss the cost factor and involve the patient in decision-making.
Conference on glaucoma
opens CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — The tenth annual conference of the Glaucoma Society of India was inaugurated by Prof S.K. Sharma, Director of the PGI, here today. Professor Sharma called upon the 250 eye specialists to take all measures to prevent blindness due to glaucoma and to educate the general public about the differences between glaucoma and cataract. He also informed the audience about the progress in understanding of the disease in recent years. Prof I.S. Jain, Professor Emeritus, Department of Opthalmology, PGI, traced the history of the Glaucoma Society of India. He also enumerated some challenging glaucoma cases which required services of specialists. Welcoming the delegates, Dr Amod Gupta, Professor and Head, Department of Opthalmology, said in view of the progress in understanding of the disease, diagnosis and treatment would go a long way. Prof J.P. Muliyil, Professor of Community Medicine, CMC, Vellore, told opthalmologists to use highly specific tests for screening glaucoma. Dr L. Vijaya, a glaucoma expert from Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, described the changing definitions of glaucoma. Others who spoke were Dr Vinay Nangia, secretary of the society, Prof Alan Robin, Professor of Opthalmology from John Hopkins Hospital, USA, and Dr Ramanjit Sihota, Additional Professor, RP Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi. |
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City
to host prosthodontics
conference CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — Chandigarh will play host to 28th Indian Prosthodontics Society Congress at the CII convention centre from November 24-26. The congress, which is being organised for the first time in the northern region will be inaugurated by Haryana Governor, Mr Babu Parmanand. Nearly 450 delegates including postgraduate students of 15 dental colleges from all over the country will attend the congress. Addressing media persons today, Dr Jagmohan Lall, chairman, organising secretary of the congress said that some of the leading luminaries in the field of prosthodontics from India and abroad would be addressing this annual event, which shall also feature four days of pre-congress sessions. He explained that prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry, which deals with replacement of missing teeth and their adjacent parts by a ‘prothesis’. The theme of the congress, “Prosthodontics — In the light of nature’’ will focus on prosthodontics in the new millennium which aims to restore the teeth through simulation of the existing teeth structure to match the natural contours which are closest to the natural form. The prosthodontists are also involved in reshaping, reconstructing , recontouring the badly mutilated tooth by using ceramics and composites, as well as other synthetic material to restore lost teeth. Dr Kashyap Bhargava of USA, who is also the founder member of the Indian Prosthodontic Society shall deliver the B C Shroff Memorial Lecture. Dr Hari Prakash, President of the Indian Dental Association, who is also a prosthodontist will also be addressing the inaugural session. The organising secretary, Dr T.P Singh disclosed that the pre-congress sessions on November 22 and 23 will be marked by hands on demonstrations by Prof Alexander Van Waas, an implant expert from Amsterdam and Mr Mike Clavin, a master technician in making ceramic crowns, specially for the benefit of the postgraduate students from various dental colleges. The technique of making all ceramic crowns, which are far superior will also be demonstrated.The Trade expo organised during the congress will be showcasing the latest material and equipment in the field of prosthodontics and other fields of dentistry. Dr Singh pointed out that younger generation’s growing love for junk food, chocolates has accentuated the problem of tooth decay. Tooth carries are common, when upper part of the tooth decays and gets destroyed. The prosthodontists restore the tooth by reconstructing the crown on the root or bone, which is natural in shape. The ceramic restoration is almost permanent and can survive 20-30 years without anyone noticing the use of artificial material. Laminates are also available to get rid of the yellow bands of teeth. He further revealed that 100 dentures, costing nearly Rs 3 lakh have already been provided free of charge to the needy people through various dental colleges in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh. |
Big events tone up sports
facilities CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — Chandigarh can boast of a good sports infrastructure. But this can be attributed mainly to the national and international events the city has been hosting regularly. The latest is the Juniors’ National Badminton now in progress at the Sector 42 Badminton Hall. These events have improved the playing conditions at the centre. Work that could not be completed in years was finished in one month, thanks to the interest taken by some senior bureaucrats in the project. Doordarshan Sports will cover the semi-finals and finals live which will put this hall on the badminton map of India. The ITF Futures Tennis Tournament concluded at the CLTA stadium yesterday. Then in January, 2001, another ITF tennis tournament will ensure the presence of many national level and some international players. In February, 2001, the biggest ever tennis event in the city, ATP Challenger, will see the presence of players like Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi. Such big tournaments cause the infrastructure to be toned up. Now the CLTA has six synthetic courts and one of the finest tennis stadiums in the country. The Punjab Cricket Association’s Stadium at SAS Nagar, has became world famous for its fine infrastructure and a number of international matches played there. To the outsider, SAS Nagar is a part of Chandigarh. Tournaments to be held in the near future include CBSE National Skating at KB DAV Centenary School in Sector 7 from November 30. The National Schools’ Skating will be held in Panchkula in the first week of December. The National Schools’ Karate will also be held in the coming months. From December 10 to 14, Junior Asian Rowing Championships will be held at Sukhna Lake, which will have participants from abroad. The National Games in March will see tennis, golf and rowing events in
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Roller skating
meet results CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — Naman Nanda (boys category) and Ashi Goyal (girls category) of Blue Bird Club bagged the first place in the below six years section rink race I (timetrial event) of the 6th Panchkula district roller skating championship which began here today at the skating rink of Blue Bird Model School, Sector 16 Panchkula. The other results are as follows: six-eight yrs: boys Aseem (Hansraj Club) 1, Mudit (HPS Club) 2. Girls-Nourin (BBC) 1, Ridhuveer (HPS Club) 2. 8-10 yrs: boys-Ashish (Bhavan Club) 1, Saurabh (BBC) 2. Girls:Amber (BBC) 1, Renuka Sharma (HPS Club) 2. 10-12 yrs: Boys-Ankit (BBC) 1, Arjun (HPOS Club) 2. Girls-Karishma (HPS) 1. 12-14 yrs: Sahil Gupta (Manav Mangal Club) 1, Ankush (BBC) 2. Above 14 yrs: Daksh Gaddi (HPS Club) 1, Navdeep Puri (HPS Club) 2. Rink race (heats)-below six years-musical chair: Kunal (HPSC) 1, Chakshandar (HPSC) 2. Below six years: obstacle race-Naman (BBC) 1, Dhruv (HPSC) 2. Girls-Ashi Gpyal (BBC) 1, Arushi (BBC) 2.six-eight yrs: Boys Shubham (BBC) 1, Mudit (BBC) 2. Girls—Neha (BBC) 1, Nourin( BBC) 2. eight-ten yrs: boys-Achal Bhatnagar (HPSC) 1, Shamit Kumar (BBC) 2: girls-Renuka (HPSC) 1, Navita (BBC) 2. 10-12 years boys-Mayank (BBC) 1, Arjun (HPSC) 2. Girls-Geetika (BBC) 1, Karishma (HPSC) 2. 12-14 yrs-boys- sahil Khattar 1, Ankush (BBC) 2. above 14 years boys-Gautam (HPSC) 1, Daksh (HPSC) 2. Girls-Pallavi Vashisht (BBC) 2. Football championships The other results are, Kumaon University, Nainital beat Dr RMLU, Faizabad 5-1; CCU, Meerut beat Lukcnow University, Lucknow 2-0; Allahabad University, Allahabad b CSJM University, Allahabad 4-0; Rohilkhand University, Bareilly beat JMI, New Delhi 4-2. |
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HP Sector bag
ITBP trophy CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — The Himachal Pradesh Sector lifted the overall trophy at the 20th Inter-Sector Annual Sports Meet of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, while the Training Sector bagged the top position in the First ITBP Boxing Championship, both of which concluded at the Basic Training Centre (BTC), Bhanu, near here today. The HP Sector piled up a total of 196 points, followed by the Logistics and Communication Sector with 186 points and the Jammu and Kashmir - II Sector which scored 131 points. The Training and Gharwal Sectors scored 91 and 67 points ,respectively, trailed by the Jammu and Kashmir -I and Kumaon Sectors which scored 54 and 52 points, respectively. Head Constable Bansi Lal of the HP Sector was declared as the best athlete, while Neeraj Thakur, also of the HP Sector, was declared as the best boxer. The results, in the order of merit, of athletic events held today are as follows: 20 km walk: Mohammad Iqbal (Kumaon), Kishan Chand (L&C) and Chandra Mohan (HP).Pole vault: Prakash Singh (Training), Sunil Kumar (J&K-I) and Pradeep Kumar (J&K-II).Shotput: Upender Singh (Kumaon), Anand Singh (J&K-II) and Prem Singh (Gharwal).Decathlon:Sri Bhagwan (HP), Osana Tumba (L&C) and Prakash Singh (Training).400 m: Sanjay Singh (HP), Om Prakash (J&K-I) and Kashmir Singh (HP).3000 m steplechase: Bansi Lal (HP), Vidhan Tamang (Gharwal), and Shammi V. P. (Gharwal). The winners and runners up in different categories of boxing are — Flyweight : Uma Dutt (Training) and Ram Krishan (J&K-II).Bantamweight: Shiv Prashad (Training) and Sanjeev Kumar (J&K-II).Canterweight: Anil Singh (Training) and Virender Lal (J&K - II).Lightweight: Bhimraj Thapa (Training) and O K Singh (J&K-II). Lightwelterweight: O Santovara (L&C) and Devender Singh (Training). Welterweight: Subhash Chand (Training) and Vijay Suva (HP).Lightmiddleweight: Ravikant (Training) and Vishambar Dutt (Gharwal).Middleweight: Manoj Kumar (Training) and Hira Singh (Kumaon).Lightheavy weight: Neeraj Thakur (HP) and Lalit SIngh (Training). The prizes were given away by Mr Ramesh Sehgal, Director-General Home Guards, Haryana. The Additional DIG, ITBP, Mr S. C. Nayar and the BTC Commandant, Mr I. S. Negi were also present on the occasion.
Junior boxing The Chandigarh team, which will participate in the junior national boxing championships, will be selected during the meet, according to Mr C.K. Jerath, honourary secretary of the Chandigarh Amateur Boxing Association. |
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Mrs Bachitter Singh
wins golf title CHANDIGARH, Nov 18 — A new chapter was written in the history of golf in Chandigarh today when a mini golf tournament, the first of its kind known to this part of the country, was organised at the newly-constructed Chandigarh Golf Association Driving Range in Sector 6. Fortyseven enthusiastic golfers of all ages, including ladies and school-going children, participated in the competition. After a very serious and keen competition played over par 22 six-hole event, Mrs Bachitter Singh, to the surprise of many tall talking and experienced golfers, led the tournament all the way with a blistering 5 over par 27 score over runner-up Ashwani Luthra and A. Didar Singh in very difficult and windy condition. The team competition was won by the team led by D.P. Azad. In addition ladies putting competition also generated stiff competition and in the end Chandni Luthra, Tanisha Thiara and Gursharan Nirmal Singh were declared joint winners. Mr S.K. Sharma, president, Punjab Golf Association, gave away the prizes. |
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