Eye-screening camp held for seniors of Marina areas

In association with India Vision Institute, Dignity Foundation hosted a free eye-screening camp recently for seniors who attend the centre in Mullima Nagar off the Marina.

76 members in all were screened. In that group, 15 members received reading glasses, and 14 members had their readings taken in order to receive power glasses; they will receive their glasses in 45 days.

31 members were referred for cataract surgery, and 5 members recommended to visit the hospital for further complications in the eyes, said a note from Dignity Foundation which manages this Marina centre where seniors have daily activities.