Hyderabad: Free spectacles distribution was carried out for 176 students and staff at the Government High School in Vijay Nagar Colony as part of an initiative to improve eye health among school children.
The programme was organised by the New Town Charitable Trust (NTCT). Hyderabad Collector and District Magistrate Hari Chandana Dasari attended the event as the chief guest and handed over the spectacles to the beneficiaries.
Earlier, NTCT organised two eye screening camps on February 10 and February 18 at the school. During the camps, doctors examined about 300 students. Among them, 161 students were diagnosed with vision problems and later received powered spectacles free of cost.
Addressing the gathering, the Collector advised students to reduce excessive mobile phone usage. She also encouraged them to maintain healthy food habits, including eating green vegetables and protein-rich foods to support better eye health.
Free spectacles distribution follows school eye screening camps
During the programme, Hari Chandana Dasari appreciated the New Town Charitable Trust for organising eye screening camps and supporting students with free spectacles. She said such initiatives help create awareness about eye care and support children from economically weaker backgrounds.
District Medical and Health Officer Dr. J. Venkati also spoke at the event. He emphasised the importance of regular eye examinations and proper use of spectacles to prevent long-term vision problems among students.
On the occasion, the Collector presented Certificates of Appreciation to the medical team, volunteers, and school staff who assisted in organising the programme.
Deputy Education Officer Balu Naik, Asif Nagar MRO Jyoti, Headmaster Krishna Murthy, Chartered Accountant Owaisuddin, School Assistant Ramakrishna, and Physical Education Instructor Hari Krishna also addressed the gathering and stressed the need for eye care awareness among students.