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TACKLING THE

MYOPIA

PANDEMIC

A COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP

BY LJ EYE INSTITUTE

innovation, and emphasised a holistic approach
to managing myopia. Through stimulating
discussions and interactive sessions, participants
delved into various aspects of myopia, including
its progression, risk factors, and strategies for
early intervention. Key topics included lifestyle
and environmental modifications, advancements
in spectacle and contact lens designs,
pharmacological therapies, and the critical
INAUGURATION OF MYOPIA CLINIC AT LJ EYE INSTITUTE importance of axial length monitoring.

rojections indicate that
nearly half of the world’s
Ppopulation will be
myopic by 2050. Addressing
this escalating global health
challenge collectively is a
decisive step toward reducing
the prevalence and impact
of myopia in the years to
come. To this end, the LJ Eye
Institute (LJEI) in Ambala
organised a workshop this
winter that was attended by
eye care professionals from
across the country.

The workshop was a platform
for education, collaboration, and LAMP LIGHTING CEREMONY WITH ALL THE DIGNITARIES

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