Around 6% Of The Sri Lankan Population Suffering From Glaucoma

Around 6% of the  Sri Lankan population numbering 250,000 are suffering from Glaucoma according to a latest island wide survey conducted by the Health Authorities.

Glaucoma disease which cause total blindness if not identifying earlier and receiving proper treatment ,should identify earlier and treated according to the Ophthalmologist attached to the Colombo Eye Hospital Dr.Muditha Kulathunge.

Addressing a Media Seminar held this morning(13) in Health Education Bureau,Colombo on "Glaucoma Disease ",Dr.Kulathunge has stressed that persons over 40 years should go for a eye checkup to find out whether they have  Glaucoma 2-3 times per  year to avoid unnecessary blindness.

People suffering from Diabetes and those who have a family member suffering from Glaucoma should go for a Glaucoma Test as they are at high  risk of developing the disease she has stated.

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Around 45 Families In Haputhale Removed From The Area Due To A Land Slide Threat

Around 45 families in Glanolewatte area in Haputhale

(upcountry) had been removed from the area last night (11) due to a land slide threat occurred as a result of the heavy showers prevailing in the area.

The removed familes are now located in a school at Haputhale-Yahalabadda area.

Due to the heavy showers prevailing  in mountainous areas in the upcountry at present, the water levels of several water falls and reservoirs  including badulu oya goes up it have risen it has been reported.

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A Youth Worker Was Killed And Another Critically Injured After A Part Of A Constructed Building Collapsed On Them

A 18 year old youth worker was killed and another

critically injured and hospitalized after a part of a newly constructed building in Sir James Pieris Mawatha (Road) in Colpetty was collapsed on them while engaging in work there.

The injured had been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for treatment.

The deceased had been identified as a resident of Nuwara Eliya.