Two Hundrad Fifty Thousand Persons In Sri Lanka are identified As suffering from "Glaucoma"

Around 250,000 persons out of 22 Million Sri lankan Population(6%) are identified as suffering from eye disorder "Glaucoma" according to the Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr.Muditha Kualthunge.

"Glaucoma" known as the second major eye disorder in Sri Lanka which causes Blindness is on the increase here Dr.Kulathunge has said.

Those who are over 60 years of age,Persons whose Parents and Blood Relatives are suffering from 'Glaucoma",Those who are having eye contusion and Persons who are wearing  Heavy  spectacles are identified as at risk of getting "Glaucoma" she has said.

'If you are over 40 years of age check your eyes for Glaucoma atleast 2-3 times per year as the disease is not showing any prior symptoms Dr.Kulathunge has further added.

A person can develop Glaucoma due to the damage of the Optical Nerve of the eye and if not receiving treatment in early stage of the disease one can develop the situation in to blindness according to Eye Specialists.

As almost all the government hospitals in the country are equipped with "Glaucoma" Testing facilities people are advised to get a free checkup for the disease in any of the government hospital.

From March 06th to 12th of March has been declared as International Glaucoma Week and to mark this week a special free Glaucoma testing eye clinic will be held tomorrow(11)at  Colombo National Eye Institute(Eye Hospital) from 8 a.m to 1 p.m.

Around 15,000 Abortions Are Being Performed In Sri Lanka Annually-Ministry Of Health

Around 15,000 Abortions are being  performed in Sri Lanka annually and 10 females who are subjected to Abortions die due to the complications occur according to the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine.

The suicide rate among Pregnant Mothers here is on the increase and around 50 Pregnant Mothers have died in 2013 due to suicides the Ministry has stated.

Poverty,Malnutrition,Domestic Problems,Violence,Fatigue and Body Changes have been identified as the main causes for Suicides among Pregnant Mothers according to the Health Ministry.

HEALTH TIP

Former Minister Of Economic Development Basil Rajapakshe And Former Divi Naguma Director General Released On Bail By The Court

The former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapakshe and former Director General of Divi Naguma Department R.R. K Ranawake have  been released today(10) on bail by the Colombo High Court over the allegations leveled against them on misappropriation of Divi Naguma Funds.

However they are banned from traveling abroad and  Colombo High Court has taken their passports under Court's Custody.

The case filed against the above mentioned is due to be taken to consideration on 22nd of July.

SINHALA THOUGHT FROM THE WEB

Five Imprisoned Persons Including Former President's Second Son Yoshitha Have Been Further Remanded By Kaduwela Magsitrate

The five persons including Yoshitha Rajapakshe the second son of former president Mahinda Rajapakshe who are in remand for Money Laundering Charges have been further remanded until 24th of March by the Kaduwela Magistrate Court short while ago.

The five accused have been remanded further after they were produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate Court today(10).

Former President's second son Yoshitha Rajapakshe and four others attached to the Private Television Channel Carlton Sports Network (CSN) were arrested and remanded over money laundering charges.

The bail application filed behalf of them by their Attorneys is due to be taken to consideration by Colombo High Court on next Monday(14).