Residents of Riga will be able to measure eye pressure for free
In the framework of the World Glaucoma Day, on March 12, MFD Healthcare Group invites to measure eye pressure free of charge to make sure that there is no risk for vision-threatening disease.
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged in a characteristic pattern. This can permanently damage vision in the affected eye(s) and lead to blindness if left untreated. It is normally associated with increased fluid pressure in the eye.
According to statistics, currently glaucoma is one of the major cause of blindness and bad vision. There are up for 100 million glaucoma patients in the world.
Early detection is crucial for successful treatment of glaucoma, but more than half of those who suffer from this disease are not aware of it.
It is very important to pay attention to eye health for those who are subject to one or more risk factors:
• inheritance (family members with glaucoma, diabetes, coronary heart disease or hypertension patients);
• age over 40 years;
• colored rings when look at the light source; "flies" in front of the eyes;
• visual discomfort while driving;
• eye pain in the morning, blurred vision;
• cold feet and hands, migraine;
• chronic stress;
• long working hours on the computer;
• smoking, alcohol consumption.
In order to timely detect and prevent possible sight problems caused by increased eye pressure, MFD Healthcare Group invites to measure eye pressure for free:
On Monday, March 11, 2013, from 3:00 pm till 7:00 pm
MFD Outpatient Hospital „Ilguciems”, Bullu Str. 9, Riga, Ilguciems
Reception phone number 67131311
On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm
MFD Outpatient Hospital „Pardaugava”, Vienibas gatve 109, Riga, Ziepniekkalns
Reception phone number 67131316
On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2:00 pm till 7:00 pm
MFD Outpatient Hospital „Dziednieciba”, Rusonu Str. 15, Riga, Kengarags
2nd floor, department "Arodveselibas dienests", room number 8.
Reception phone number 67131313
The check-up is completely painless and takes only a few seconds. Prior appointment is not required.
MFD Healthcare group invites to take care of your health and to use the opportunity of having a free check-up!
Mediciniska Firma "Dziednieciba" (MFD) - part of MFD Healthcare Group - started its rich history more than 50 years ago. Nowadays MFD is one of the largest Latvian medical companies, which provides a wide range of medical services to more than 350’000 patients in different locations in Riga and Latvia.