Free Eye Check-up at Moolani’s Eye Care Center on March 24-25
Pune: To mark World Glaucoma Week, Moolani’s Eye Care Center in Pune organized a cycling rally to raise awareness about glaucoma. The rally was flagged off by Aruna Katara, President of Hope Foundation and Research Center, Senior Police Inspector Ashok Kadam, and Senior Ophthalmologist Dr. Ashok Moolani.
The rally, led by Dr. Samita Moolani-Katara, an ophthalmologist and head of Moolani’s Eye Care Center, passed through MG Road, Camp, Ambedkar Statue, Poona Ladies Club, and Pulgate. Doctors, staff, volunteers, and students from the center actively participated in the rally. Around 90 cyclists raised awareness by chanting slogans, distributing pamphlets, and encouraging people to get regular eye check-ups.
Dr. Samita Moolani stated, “This year, World Glaucoma Week was observed from March 9 to 15, 2025. Every year, we organize this cycling rally to promote glaucoma screening and awareness. Glaucoma has led to blindness in many individuals. Millions of people in India are affected by this condition, but with timely care and proper treatment, it can be prevented. Glaucoma screening should always be done under the supervision of an experienced ophthalmologist.”
Moolani’s Eye Care Center has organized a free glaucoma screening camp on March 24 and 25, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM at its MG Road facility. Aruna Katara emphasized the importance of regular eye check-ups for maintaining good eye health and praised the cycling rally as a great awareness initiative. Meanwhile, Dr. Ashok Moolani highlighted the need to take eye health seriously, stating that regular check-ups are the best preventive measure against glaucoma.
