Sharp Sight eye hospital organizes free eye Check-up camp at NIT Srinagar

181 were examined and provided with expert consultation

Srinagar, Oct 24: Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals Srinagar organized a day long free eye check-up camp at National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar and 181 employees, students were examined and provided with expert consultations.

While welcoming the delegation, Institute’s Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rehman, expressed his gratitude for the initiative led by Dr. Sameer Sud, Co-founder and Director of Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals. He said that such health camps ensure the well-being of the campus community.

Prof. Rehman said access to quality healthcare services, especially for students and staff, is crucial in fostering a healthy learning environment. In future, Sharp Sight will organize more such camps on the campus, he said.

In his key address, Dr. Sameer Sud, Director and Co-founder of Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals said eye care is crucial to maintaining overall health and quality of life.

“Regular eye check-ups are vital in detecting common eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism, which, if left untreated, can lead to vision impairment or even blindness,” he said.

Dr. Sameer also highlighted the advancements in modern technology that have revolutionized eye care.

“Today, we have cutting-edge techniques to treat various vision problems, and surgeries can now be performed in minimal time. In many cases, we can permanently eliminate the need for glasses,” he added.

Dr Sameer also offered valuable tips and suggestions on reducing screen time on laptops, mobiles, and other digital devices to protect eye health.

Dean Students Welfare, Prof. Abdul Liman, Medical Officer NIT Srinagar, Dr Gowhar Nabi and other members of Sharp Sight Hospitals were also present on the occasion.

Manager Sharp Sight Srinagar, Tawheed Shah said that this camp was organized as part of the hospital’s ongoing outreach efforts.

“It provided comprehensive eye screenings, consultations with specialists, and recommendations for further treatment where necessary. Around 181 employees and students were examined and provided with expert consultations,” he said.

Mr Shah said that the hospital’s team also raised awareness about the importance of regular eye care, encouraging the NIT community to prioritize their vision health.

The event witnessed active participation from the entire administrative staff, along with teaching and non-teaching staff members, and students of NIT Srinagar.