Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital and Dr. Agarwals Institute of Optometry (DAIO) organised an innovative and interactive eye health awareness campaign on Wednesday, See What They See, a day ahead of World Sight Day. 

As part of the initiative, undergraduate students pursuing optometry at the institute designed specially curated simulation glasses mimicking the visual impact of different conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and refractive errors at four locations. More than 1,400 individuals wore these glasses and experienced how everyday vision can be affected by these conditions, said a press release. 

Highlighting the importance of proactive eye care, Karpagam, Dean, DAIO, said, raising awareness about silent eye diseases is crucial to motivate people to get annual examinations. Early detection is the primary defense in controlling preventable and avoidable blindness. If untreated, these eye conditions can affect independence, productivity and quality of life and, in many cases, can lead to avoidable vision loss.