• Darjeeling
• Sep 06, 2024

Eye Camp

In September 2024, Mr. Harsh Vardhan Shringla, President of the Darjeeling Welfare Society, invited Our Aim Foundation to launch a pilot eye screening camp across four schools located in the tea gardens of the Darjeeling hills. This initiative stems from the belief that clear eyesight is fundamental to daily life, impacting learning, work, and our ability to fully engage with the world around us. During the camp, approximately 200 individuals, including both students and senior citizens, were screened, with around 68 pairs of eyeglasses provided. The initial screenings revealed a concerning trend—many children required eyeglasses, yet their weak eyesight had either gone unnoticed by their parents or had not been addressed, often due to financial or other constraints. This highlighted an urgent need for intervention, particularly among the student population, where undiagnosed vision problems can hinder academic performance. For senior citizens, the program aimed to improve daily functioning by addressing issues like reading difficulties and mobility challenges. The camp was sponsored by First Sight.