Free Spectacles Distributed to Students in Nagarkurnool
A free spectacle distribution program was held on Monday at Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) and KGBV School in Tadur Mandal. This program was organized under the supervision of Dr. K.V. Swarajyalakshmi, the District Medical and Health Officer, as part of the Comprehensive Eye Screening Program for students.
According to the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) guidelines set by the Telangana State Government, eye screenings were conducted for 50,780 students from grades 5 to 12 across the district. Out of these, 1,893 students were found to have vision impairments.
These students were further examined by ophthalmologists at government hospitals in Nagarkurnool and Achampet. In the first phase of the program, 891 spectacles were allocated to the district and distributed to schools through RBSK Mobile Health Teams.
A total of 19 students from ZPHS, Tadur, and 14 students from KGBV, Tadur, received spectacles. Students were also given instructions on how to properly wear and handle their spectacles, prevent scratches, and the importance of using them regularly. They were advised to report any vision issues to their teachers, who would then inform health officials.
The event was attended by Program Officer Dr. Ravi Kumar, Medical Officer Dr. Santosh Abhiram, RBSK Medical Officers, Ophthalmologists Venkataswamy and Kotra Balaji, MPHEO Vijay Kumar, staff from Tadur Primary Health Center, DVLM Kumar, headmasters, teachers, and students.
This initiative has significantly benefited students by improving their vision, which will help them perform better in academics and improve their overall quality of life.
