An Eye Camp was organized for students of St. Britto’s Academy in association with Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Velachery on 9th and 10th of August 2018. A team of 5 Doctors, which was led by Dr. Surya Prakash(9551786217) rendered their service. The students of STD- IV to STD XII were tested for Vision- Sight & Color. The students of class LKG to STD III, met the doctors in campus along with the parents to utilize this opportunity. Of all the 1200 students screened from the above classes, a total of 170 students were identified for further review, Fundus and Change of Spectacles.
The report for the child was notified to the parents through the school diary and also the message was sent to the parents to review further for correction of vision.
This camp provided a great insight on the potential danger of the indiscriminate use of cell phones, especially for younger children in the age group of 7-12, studying in classes III – VII. As Universal report and recommendations suggest limited use of Electronic gadgets will definitely be a healthy choice for children and adults to help protect their Vision and bone density.