KARACHI: In celebration of World Sight Day, which fell on Thursday, the Layton Rahma­tulla Benevolent Trust (LRBT) organised a series of interactive and educational activities to promote eye health among schoolchildren. These activities included workshops where students learned about the importance of regular eye check-ups, practical tips for protecting their vision, and the warning signs of common eye conditions.

World Sight Day is a global initiative led by the Intern­ational Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), which encourages people to prioritise accessible eye care. This year’s theme, “Prioritising Child Eye Health,” guided LRBT’s efforts to emphasise early detection, prevention, and the maintenance of healthy vision from a young age.

Doctors from the LRBT Tertiary Eye Hospital in Korangi led informative sessions, while students from the LRBT School of Ophthalmic Paramedicine assisted with a tableau that highlighted the role of nutrition and good reading habits in preserving eye health.

Through engaging presentations and visual aids, the LRBT team demonstrated proper eye care techniques and shared inspiring stories of children whose vision was restored tha­n­ks to timely medical intervention. These stories underscored the life-changing impact of healthy vision.

The children also participated in creative arts and crafts activities, such as designing their own glasses and solving crossword puzzles and word searches. These activities reinforced the theme, “Love Your Eyes,” and helped spread awareness about the importance of eye health.

The campaign aims to enha­nce awareness of children’s eye health, ensuring that children, especially those from underserved communities, receive the sight-saving care they need to thrive.

Published in Dawn, October 11th, 2024