Glaucoma Awareness Campaign 2016 organized by the Ophthalmology Department in King Abdulaziz University , Saudi Arabia under the supervision of Prof.Osama Badeeb ( Glaucoma Consultant) , Dr.Eman Alhussainy (Glaucoma Consultant) and Prof.Ahmed Bawazeer (Chairman of Ophthalmology Department) , Dr.Nooran Badeeb ( ophthalmology resident ) , Dr.Huda Ahmedhussain (ophthalmology resident) , Dr.Firas Madani (ophthalmology resident ) and in participation with ophthalmology residents in the Saudi Board of Ophthalmology (Western Region) and undergraduate medical students .
The event was held for 3 days in 2 venues : 2 days (18-19 March) in Redsea mall and for 1 day (24th of March) in King Abdulaziz University Hospital .
The main activities :
- Infographic Short film explain the disease, it is importance and risk factors , how to diagnose and treat in simple and attractive way alongside with a translation in sign language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cmptfNiAF4
- Flyers ( brochure , Rolls up) and gifts (USB, Pens, Stress Balls)
- Questionnaire : to mesure the level of awareness
- Intraocular Pressure examination by (Tonopen , Airpuff) , Optic Nerve Photo and OCT
- Turkish and Filipino translators
- Photo Booth for the visitors
- Social Media : Twitter : @glaucomakau , Instagram: @Glaucoma_kau , Youtube : Glaucoma Kau , Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/pages/حملة-التوعية-بمرض-الماء-الأزرق/622952734459425
- Media : TV, Radio and news papers
- Application in iPhone
Outcome :
More than 1000 visitor to the campaign during the 3 days , 500 were examined for IOP and optic nerve photo.
