On January 14th 2024, Voice Trust partnered with MaxiVision super speciality Eye Hospital, Madurai to host an Eye Camp in Nangoor, Virudhunagar Dist, providing crucial eye care services to the local community. The camp offered free eye check-ups and consultations to attendees, focusing on early detection and treatment of eye ailments. Through comprehensive examinations and the distribution of eye care information, the event aimed to raise awareness about eye health and potentially prevent vision-related complications. This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of both organizations to community welfare and highlights the significance of proactive initiatives in ensuring overall well-being.
Free Eye Camp
Voice Trust, in collaboration with Kanyakumari-Etturvattam Tollways Pvt. Ltd and Eye Foundation Madurai, organized a free Eye Camp aimed at providing essential eye care services to both the employees of the Toll Plaza and the general public on 17th Jan 2024. Held with the objective of promoting eye health and ensuring access to necessary screenings and consultations, the camp facilitated comprehensive eye examinations and offered guidance on preventive measures and treatment options. Through this collaborative effort, individuals benefited from vital eye care services, underscoring the commitment of the organizers to community welfare and health promotion.
Cancer and Eye Screening Program
On January 29th, 2024, Nagarathinam Angalammal Arts & Science College, Madurai welcomed a pivotal initiative aimed at prioritizing student health: the Cancer and Eye Screening Program, organized by Voice Trust in collaboration with Guru Hospital and MaxiVision Eye Hospital Madurai. This transformative event provided students with vital screenings for cancer detection and eye health assessments, emphasizing the significance of early intervention and preventive care. By leveraging expertise and resources from esteemed healthcare institutions, the program underscored the importance of proactive health management, empowering students to safeguard their well-being and embrace a future of optimal health and vitality.
Eye Screening Camp
On the 29th Nov 2023, Eye Screening camp was conducted at Income Tax Office Madurai for the benefit of the employees. Smt Seema Singh IRS, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax inaugurated the camp. Mr Sathish Babu IRS, Dr Rajkumar Bernard, Regional Director Maxivision Eye Hospital graced the event.
EYE CARE AWARENESS & SCREENING CAMPS
We regularly conduct FREE EDUCATIVE LECTURE ON TOTAL EYE CARE and hold FREE EYE CAMPS for benefit of masses at societies, schools, colleges, and organisations. We also visit schools for eye check up of students.
Diabetic Retinopathy Diseases – Eye Care and Awareness Campaign
On the 14th of Nov 2021, World Diabetes Day, Voice Trust in association with Dr. Agarwals Speciality Eye Hospital, The International Lions Clubs, District 324B, and Madurai Friends Lions Club organized Medical Specialists awareness program aimed at preventing diabetic Retinopathy and helping the visually impaired and the General public.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. The Honorable Chief guest of the program Dr B Ramasamy Swamy Member-ARIIA, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Vice Chancellor of OPJS University Delhi School of Economics Delhi University, USA Created with PDFBear.com Adjunct Professor State University of New York USA, Director at RIAS Civil Service Academy explained in detail about the symptoms, types, Risk factors, Prevention, Stages, Diagnosis and Treatment modalities of Diabetic Retinopathy.The eminent doctors of Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Dr Bernard Albert Rajkumar, Dr R Divya and Dr Shailendra Singh highlighted on the prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy. Madurai Friends Leo Club Nursing Students, more than 80 nurses, volunteers and key personalities benifitted from the program.
Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention
If you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to do the following:
- Get regular eye exams and physical checkups.
- Keep your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure at healthy levels.
- Be mindful of any changes you may notice in your vision, and discuss them with yourdoctor.
- Timely treatment and appropriate follow ups are important.
- Regular exercise
Eye Care Awareness at Various Places
| S.NO | VENUE |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalimanagalam Village,Madurai |
| 2 | Apar High school,Madurai. |
| 3 | Malligai Mahal,Harvipatti,Thiruparankuntram,Madurai. |
| 4 | Community Hall, Meenakshi Nagar,Madurai. |
| 5 | Andarkottaram,Madurai. |
| 6 | Corporation Elango Hr.Sec.School,Madurai. |
| 7 | Community Hall,Andarkottaram,Madurai. |
| 8 | Palkalai Nagar Middle School,Madurai. |
| 9 | Govt.Primary School,Y.Othakadai,Madurai. |
| 10 | Kabir Nagar |
| 11 | Anna Bus stand |
| 12 | Govt.Blind School,K.K.Nagar |
| 13 | Thiruparankuntram |
| 14 | Town Panjayat office, Solavandan |
| 15 | R .C.Highschool,Kadachanenthal |
| 16 | Fuscos Mat.Hr.Sec.School |
| 17 | Checkanurani |
| 18 | P.U.Union School,LKP Sakkimangalam |
| 19 | Madura Coats |
| 20 | Annamalaiyar Matriculation School |
| 21 | Sourastra Higher Secondary School, Kamarajar Salai |
| 22 | Agricultural College & Research Institute |
Eye awareness to Retired Pensioners on Wolrd Sight Day
This year, on October 12, 2023, we mark World Sight Day with a unique focus – the importance of eye care to retired pensioners. Vision can change drastically in the senior years, but these changes do not need to impair one’s quality of life with proper eye care. No matter where you are or what job you do, it is important to prioritize and protect your eye health. Vision loss is insidious, often robbing individuals of their sight before they even realize it. It is imperative that we prioritize eye health alongside other essential health interventions to ensure that problems can be diagnosed, treated, and, in many cases, cured.
Eye Screening Program at Govt.Primary School, Y.Othakkadai, Madurai
The School children of Govt. Primary School, Y.Othakkadai, Madurai underwent Free Eye Sreening Programme. This event was organized by Voice Trust in association with and Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Lions Club of Madurai Cosmos. Early detection and treatment of childhood ocular problems has a huge role in eliminating avoidable causes of visual impairment in our country. The various eye ailments of the students were screened and rectified by efficient doctors. About 500 children benefited from this camp.
Eye Awareness Program at Sourastra Boys Secondary School, Madurai
World Sight Day (WSD) is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. A free Eye Awareness programme on World Eyesight Day was organized at Sourastra Boys Secondary School in association with Voice Trust, Suji Health Care and Lions Club of Madurai Friends The welcome address was given by Mr. Srinivasan, Principal of the School. Mr. Veeraasamy, special guest of the event, said; now days there are more schoolchildren with eye disorders. Students use most of their time on cell phones. Voice Trust Managing Director Mr. Murugesan and Lions Club Executive Mr. Murthy graced the occasion. About 150 students participated in the event.
EYE DONATION AWARENESS
Blindness is one of the major public health problems in the developing countries. According to World Health Organization, corneal diseases (Damage to the tissue covering the front of eye called cornea) are among the major causes of vision loss and blindness, after cataract and glaucoma. In most cases, loss of sight can be corrected through “Eye Donation” After the death of a person, various organs can be donated and can be surgically transplanted to the patients who need them. One such organ is the eye .By donating eyes after death, a corneal blind person can see again through a surgical procedure known as corneal transplantation, where by the damaged cornea is replaced by a healthy cornea from the eye donor. Voice Trust in association with Suji HealthCare conducted an “Eye Donation Awareness camp” at Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai as part of the National Welfare Program. The programme was presided by Mr. Jawahar, Principal of the college. The special invitee for the ceremony was Mr. Veerasamy, a Senior ophthalmologist, said that if one donates one eye, it can be used for up to four people. He said that students should be aware of the donation and make it known to others. Director of Voice Trust said that the students should be restrained from using their cell phone for long period of time. The event was attended by Lions Club Mr. Natarajan. Dr. Senthil Pandiyan, Welfare Program Officer ended the programme with vote of thanks.
Project on“A Journey from Dusk to Dawn”-a Joint Effort of Voice Trust India and own days Singapore.
The project Dusk to Dawn took place across two blocks of Madurai, Madurai East and Melur. More than 8000 people – men women and children were investigated by expert ophthalmologists and optometrists. Around 8 government aided and corporation schools came under the purview of the project. 1200 spectacles were distributed to the needy targeted population. 3200 children and around 110 teachers in the schools benefited out of the Blindness Prevention Awareness Programmes. Two optometrists with hired apparatus carried out the activities project with support from the local volunteers and other staff members of VOICE Trust. OWNDAYS Singapore funded the project and also supplied the spectacles to the beneficiaries as per the prescriptions.
