Eye-Q to Offer Free Glaucoma Screenings Across Its 30+ Centers During World Glaucoma Week 2025 (Copy)
The initiative aims to reach over 50,000 individuals, including at-risk family members of patients, ensuring widespread glaucoma awareness and early detection
Eye-Q, a leading chain of super-specialty eye care hospitals, is launching a comprehensive campaign during World Glaucoma Week, from March 10-13, 2025. In alignment with this year’s theme, “See the Future Clearly,” Eye-Q will provide free glaucoma screenings to family members of patients across its 30+ hospitals located in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Gujarat. The initiative aims to reach over 50,000 individuals, including at-risk family members of patients, ensuring widespread glaucoma awareness and early detection.
World Glaucoma Week serves as a global initiative to educate the public about glaucoma, a condition often referred to as the “silent thief of sight.” In India alone, 11.9 million individuals suffer from glaucoma, accounting for 12.8% of the nation’s blindness cases. Recognizing the genetic link in glaucoma cases, Eye-Q is expanding its initiative to provide screenings not just for individuals but also for their families. This family-focused effort not only emphasizes the importance of early detection but also encourages families to take preventive action together, aiming to reduce the risk of vision loss for future generations.
Dr. Ajay Sharma, Founder and Chief Medical Director of Eye-Q Eye Hospitals, emphasized the importance of timely intervention, stating, "At Eye-Q, our commitment to community health and awareness drives all our initiatives. Glaucoma is a condition that often goes unnoticed until significant vision loss occurs, which is why early detection is paramount. Through our free screenings, we hope to not only identify at-risk individuals but also educate the public on the importance of routine eye check-ups. Our goal is to empower individuals with the knowledge and resources to preserve their vision for the future.”
In addition to in-clinic screenings, Eye-Q will host a special interactive session on its YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@EyeQ-IN) on March 12, in observance of World Glaucoma Day. This virtual initiative will provide the public an opportunity to ask glaucoma-related questions, making crucial information more accessible to those who may not be able to attend screenings in person.
Eye-Q has been a leader in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and outreach programs. The organization has conducted numerous free eye camps, door-to-door check-ups, and health awareness campaigns, impacting communities in need. Since its establishment in 2007, Eye-Q has conducted over 1 crore eye examinations and performed 6 lakh surgeries. Moving forward, the hospital chain aims to
perform 80,000 surgeries and conduct 600,000 eye screenings by the end of 2025. Plans to open two new centers and enhance its existing facilities are also underway, ensuring Eye-Q continues to serve the growing demand for quality eye care.