Blindness Prevention Week

Ophthalmologists will discuss the various aspects of eye care including new and innovative technological interventions. The focus will also be on the nutritional aspect of a good eyesight and a balanced diet that is a pre- requisite for a healthy body including eyes.

Discussion with experts on frequently asked questions and clearing misconceptions around eye care. The online platform will engage eye specialistsfor a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of eye care from regular check-ups and infections to more advanced aspects like cataract and other surgeries.

With professional doctors, celebrities, health & fitness influencers, patients, school kids to promote awareness for healthier eyes as well as a healthy lifestyle.

Inviting people from all walks of life to come forward and donate their eyes to ensure vision for all mission. Almost 70 lakh individuals in India suer from partial blindness owing to various eye defects. Of these, more than 2 lakh people require a corneal transplant surgery each year, in either one or both the eyes, to restore their normal, healthy vision. However, only close to 55,000 corneas are made available annually, owing to the massive dearth for eye donations. This, unfortunately, leaves over 1.5 lakh people without the ability to see, on a yearly basis, even when their eye disorders can be rectified completely by surgical procedures. We can also engage influencers and urge people for eye donation through short videos or social media posts and emphasise on its urgent need.