1 in 1000 Children Suffer Eye Blindness; Dr Agarwals Conducts Eye Checkups and Donates Glasses for Children
Chennai, October 09, 2024: Marking World Sight Day 2024, Dr. Agarwal’s Institute of Optometry , a premier optometry college aegis Dr. Agarwals Group of Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre, conducted free eye examinations for over 400 children across 12 orphanages in Chennai, and donated eyeglasses to those in need. World Sight Day 2024 is observed on the second Thursday of October, with the theme “Love Your Eyes Kids”. (L to R) Dr Karpagam Damodaran, Dean of Dr Agarwals Institute of Optometry; Dr. Manjula Jayakumar, Senior Pediatric Ophthalmologist , Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital; Dr. S. Soundari , Regional Head, Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital The eyeglasses distribution events, held at the orphanages, featured the screening of videos on eyecare for children, distribution of school supplies, and refreshments. Fun-filled games were also organised for the children. The events, held with the theme of ‘A Day of Sight an...