Mission Vision First Free Eye Health Check-up Camp for Underprivileged Children

 

Last weekend I went with my grandmother to our family ophthalmologist for an annual eye health check-up. I was keenly observing the process and equipment being used for the same. There were about four different machines that were used in the evaluation process and the whole thing looked to be a long-drawn tedious process. The ophthalmologist noticed my interest and struck up a conversation querying my keen interest in the check-up process, which turned out to be a great opportunity for me to introduce the doctor to ‘Mission Vision’.

 

To my surprise the doctor turned out to be very supportive and encouraging towards the cause. He explained to me how free eye check-up camps were conducted at hospitals he attended and gave me valuable insights about:

 

1. Experts involved in examination such as Ophthalmologists (Eye doctor), Optometrists (Tech person operating the intricate equipment) and Opticians (who dispenses spectacles).

 

2. Process for testing which involves steps like Patient registration, Preliminary vision examination (physical check-up, chart reading, refractive error screening etc.), Final examination by Ophthalmologist, counselling and optical correction service.

 

3. Different devices used for detecting vision impairment like the Auto-refractometer, Retinoscope, Ophthalmoscope or Funduscope, Snellen Chart reading etc.

 

It helped me understand and appreciate the technicalities involved behind vision correction and saving someone from becoming blind if not treated on time. The doctor also helped me to set up my first free eye health check-up camp by introducing me to a renowned NGO working to better the lot of underprivileged children community in India – CRY (Child Rights and You).

 

In my next blog, I will take you through my journey of setting up Mission Vision’s first free eye health camp. So stay tuned.

First Milestone - Mission Vision Website

2019 has been a great start to my social cause project ‘Mission Vision’. I am grateful to the generous souls who have joined me on my journey to make it more productive and successful. We are finally ready with our website which was launched in the New Year. It has been a great learning experience. The tech support team have been very patient and motivating. They have ensured that I never feel that I am the alone in this marvellous journey of ‘Spreading The Power of Vision’. I would like to thank the team for designing this website so well and help me efficiently connect with people who wish to be part of this project.

  

I would like to take this opportunity to inform all my readers about the website and request you to visit it and share your views. You can visit the website at http://www.missionvision.in/. I strive to improve the website and am open to feedback. We have tried our best to reach to set a mark which, will make it easier for the donors willing to be part of our project to generously support the cause.

While I was working on the website, I got to understand how important it is to reach out to people who are willing to change the lives of other humans and who have waited for a right way to do so. I am trying to reach out to these wonderful people who can help me change the life of at least one child in India by gifting him or her the power of vision.   

In India, 1 child out of every 1000 is estimated to be blind. About half of the causes of blindness and visual impairment are potentially preventable or treatable.  To address eye health of children during the early years of life, I have therefore focused on children eye health programs which will provide refractive error screening services and correct visual impairment in children by providing them with spectacles that are free of cost. The future of India needs the Power of Vision that will enable them to see beneath the surface, beyond horizons to energise new hope. I trust this issue would be an eye-opener for changing trends in these children and keeps their vision trouble-free till the end.  

You can support the vision of one child by making a donation on the link given below:

http://www.missionvision.in/donate.html