Eye Screening Program Launched in Kanchanpur to Address Student Vision Defects
Summary
The School Eye Screening Program has been launched in Kanchanpur to detect and treat vision defects among school students, aiming to improve their academic performance with free eye tests and eyeglasses.
Key Points
- The School Eye Screening Program in Kanchanpur targets vision defect detection and treatment in around 3,000 students across 10 government and community schools.
- The program is financially supported by Nepal Netra Jyoti Sangh and coordinated by Geta and Mahendranagar Eye Hospitals with free eye exams at schools.
- So far, 1,155 students have been tested; 65 received free eyeglasses and 27 were referred for further treatment.
- Vision problems in children can impede learning and concentration; causes include eye weakness, excessive screen time, poor lighting, nutrition, and genetics.
