University of Salford (UK), in Collaboration CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) and the Organization for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), hosted a national workshop titled “Towards Equitable and Early Genetic Care for Glaucoma” in New Delhi on 30th June 2025. Premas Life Sciences and Shroff Eye Hospital were the event partners

The event brought together leading clinicians, scientists, genetic counsellors, policy advocates, and media representatives to spotlight the urgent need for early genetic Screening to prevent childhood blindness due to glaucoma and diagnosis in managing inherited forms of glaucoma in India. Dr Debjani Saha from Premas Life Sciences presented its plans to develop a genetic testing panel specifically targeted for childhood glaucoma.

We also premiered the short film ‘Ripples of Light’ – https://lnkd.in/gV5vi7bW

We also had a roundtable on policy and advocacy, aiming to draft a national action plan for equitable, genetics-informed glaucoma care. Participants called for collaboration among government bodies, medical institutions, and civil society to make Genetic Screening accessible to all.

The event was widely covered by all national papers in most languages both Online and Offline Media

Online Coverage (13)

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