The Glaucoma Awareness Week received extensive coverage in both print and electronic media, ensuring that the message reached a broad audience. A press meet was conducted on 6th March 2025, at the Press club, Bengaluru. The press was addressed by Dr Naren Shetty, Vice-Chairman, Narayana Nethralaya, Gp Capt S K Mittal VSM, CEO, Narayana Nethralaya, Dr Sathi Devi, HOD, Narayana Nethralaya,
Rajajinagar, Dr Sushma Tejwani, HOD, Narayana Nethralaya, Bommasandra and Dr Sujani Shroff, Consultant, Narayana Nethralaya addressing a press gathering of over 20. National and regional media outlets highlighted the Sight Saver Run and other activities, drawing attention to the importance of glaucoma prevention.
Coverage by 22 newspapers
Radio Coverage:
Sight Saver Run jingles played on Big 92.7 FM on March 8th, 2025, to encourage participation in the run.
Dr. Sathi Devi was live on Big 92.7 FM on March 8th, 2025, discussing glaucoma and the importance of early detection.
Mr. Arjun Devaiah, the guest for the run, spoke live on the radio with RJ Pradeep on Big 92.7 FM about glaucoma awareness on March 8th, 2025. RJ Pradeep from Big 92.7 FM joined as a special guest for the run, supporting the cause of spreading awareness.
A live interview with Dr. Vishwaraj C R on All India Radio on March 15th, 2025, featured insights about glaucoma, its potential to cause irreversible blindness, and answers to listener questions.
The Glaucoma Awareness Week 2025 was a resounding success, showcasing Narayana Nethralaya’s commitment to combating preventable blindness and promoting eye health. Narayana Nethralaya remains dedicated to its mission of creating a glaucomafree world and will continue to organize such initiatives to raise
awareness and promote early detection