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Name of the event |
Vision Screening Camp on World Sight Week |
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Name of the activity |
Vision Screening & Eye Camp |
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Theme |
Love your Eyes Kids! |
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Date of the event |
3.10.24 |
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Location of the event |
BPBD INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, DHANKAUR |
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Sponsoring organization |
None |
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Summary |
The Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences organized a vision screening camp at BPBD INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, DHANKAUR for children as part of the World Sight Week celebrations. The event focused on early detection of common vision problems, under the theme “Love Your Eyes, Kids.” Parents and teachers were provided with detailed reports of each child’s screening results, along with recommendations for further consultations or treatments when required. The camp highlighted the need for regular vision checkups, particularly in the early years, to avoid future complications. Outcomes: · Number of Children Screened: 145 · Children Referred for Further Evaluation: 62 · Common Vision Issues Detected: o Refractive errors (e.g., myopia, hyperopia) o Amblyopia (lazy eye) o Strabismus (crossed eyes) · Educational Outreach: Parents and teachers were given materials on eye care and the importance of maintaining regular eye exams. |
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Images/Photos |
Given Below |
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Materials |
Banner, Posters, Vision screening tools: Snellen Acuity Charts, Retinoscopes, RAF ruler, Near Vision Chart |
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Name of the Organizing Department/ School |
Department |
School |
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Department of Optometry |
School Of Allied Health Sciences |
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Organizing Chairperson: |
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Contact Number |
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Prof. (Dr.) Supriya Awasthi |
+91 9311244362 |
Supriya.awasthi@niu.edu.in |
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Secretary: |
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Affiliation |
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Secretary: |
Mr. Vishal Biswas |
Program coordinator & Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, SOAHS |
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Committee |
Ms. Komal, Ms. Neha, Ms. Roshni |
Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, SOAHS |
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