From:
Dr. Uma Ramesh. F.R.C.S.(Edinburgh), F.R.C.S.(Glasgow)
F.R.C.S.I.(Dublin), D.O.M.S.
Sunny brook Hospital& University of Toronto
Toronto.
I am an eye surgeon and Iam a fellow in Sunnybrook
hospital,Toronto & university of Toronto. I have had my full
qualifications & training from England & Ireland.
I am doing a study on the incidence of Pxf Glaucoma(
a type of Glaucoma). Pxf is a white material found inside
the eyes which can be detected only with the special instrument
used for eye examination. When this material is present it
can produce cataract &Glaucoma in the eyes.
The Glaucoma produced by this Pxf is very severe
& leads to blindness if not treated. The first symptom of
Glaucoma is unfortunately blindness. Once blindness sets in
it is irreversible and noboby can give back the sight. Therefore
prevention is better than cure! Unfortunately this > condition
is found to be more frequent in Tamils than the others. That
is the reason I am doing this study. I will be checking the
eyes of people of Tamil origin who are 45 years of age or
above. (from Tamil nadu,Sri Lanka,Singapore,Malaysia or anywhere
in the world.)
I am a Tamilian. So I can speak the tamil language
which would be useful for those who cannot speak the English
language. By coming for this eye exam you are benefiting also
from this free eye exam done by a fully qualified and trained
eye surgeon. If you have decided to come please contact the
eye secretary Mary or Elaine at Sunnybrook hospital at 416
480 5882 for appointment.
