Glaucoma is a condition of the eye in which the pressure inside it increases beyond a level, such that it starts damaging the optic nerve. It is the commonest cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Often it is diagnosed in the late stages, and is correctly termed “The silent thief of sight.”

This year Glaucoma week was observed during 10th to 16th March 2019. Amritsar Eye Clinic & Gyani Inder Institute together organized awareness walk.