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India accounts for 17% of the diabetics of the world and is hence often referred to as the ‘Diabetes Capital of the World’. Around 77 million Indians are diagnosed as diabetic and forecasts predict that the number will reach 125 million by 2045.

Dr Aditya Kapoor, a retina specialist at L V Prasad Eye Institute, Kode Venkatadri Chowdary campus at Vijayawada, says, 'diabetic retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes that affects the eyes and may lead to blindness if left untreated. It occurs when persistent high levels of blood sugar damage the blood vessels in the retina, causing them to leak fluid or bleed. As a result, the retina's ability to sense light and transmit images to the brain is compromised, leading to vision problems.'

Diabetic retinopathy is seen in 13% of patients with type I diabetes (early on set) for less than five years; and in 90% of patients who have had it for 10- 15 years.

On contrary, 40% of patients with type II di...

Hyderabad, May 19, 2024 – L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) organized the sixth edition of ‘WHITATHON’ Run on May 19, to raise awareness about the early detection of Retinoblastoma (eye cancer) in children and funds for its treatment. The event commemorates the World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, observed for seven days starting on the second Sunday in May, every year. The run was flagged off by Dr Vineeth. G, IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police – Madhapur Zone, at the University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli, at 5:45 AM.

The funds raised from the Whitathon run are utilized to treat underprivileged children suffering from Retinoblastoma at no cost, and to support future research. This year,  over 2000 enthusiastic participants joined the cause, demonstrating strong community support for the event.

Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that primarily affects children under three years of age. The treatment usually involves multipl...

 -      Retinoblastoma eye cancer most commonly affects children below 3 years of age (90%).
 -      20 to 25% of cases of eye cancer worldwide in children are from India, and 50% of cases worldwide lose their lives due to late detection and inadequate treatment.
 -      Retinoblastoma is curable if the tumor is detected and treated early, thus saving the life, eye, and vision of the child.
 -      WHITATHON is L V Prasad Eye Institute’s annual cause-related running event to raise awareness and funds for children with retinoblastoma eye cancer
 -      2nd edition of Vijayawada Whitathon Walk to be held on 21 May 2023

Vijayawada, May 17, 2023: Shri P Raja Babu, Krishna District Collector, did the honours of unveiling the T-shirt for the second edition of the Vijayawada WHITATHON WALK 2023 organized by L V Prasad ...