One day free eye camp held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, November 11 2023:
A one day free eye camp was held today at Nawa Sindam Sang at Thoubal Kshetrileikai organised by Scarlet Eye Care Eyewear and Contact Lenses Clinic, Thoubal Athokpam in collaboration with the school.
Speaking in connection with the free eye camp, Nawa Sindam Sang founder Puyam Ranjit expressed gratitude to Scarlet Eye Care Eyewear and Contact Lenses Clinic for conducting the free eye camp for the students of the school to address the various eye related problems faced by them acting upon the request made by the school.
Stating that excess screen time due to prolonged use of mobile phones among the young students have led to various eye problems and other health issues, he stressed on the need of keeping these young students away from these harmful habits.
He further highlighted that excessive usage of mobile phones and other gadgets by young students has become a major problem globally, he called for collective efforts to take timely action to protect their lives and help them lead a healthy lifestyle.
Ranjit also maintained that the schools across the State should organise regular eye camps for the welfare of the students.
Around 300 students were examined for various eye related issues in today's camp and it was found that around 100 students need to use glasses.