REVENTION OF BLINDNESS WEEK

REVENTION OF BLINDNESS WEEK 

             April 1 to 7 is observed as Prevention of Blindness Week in India. It is observed to alert and awaken the society towards various factors which causes blindness. 

       

The week also educates people about various eye injuries, visual impairments, their prevention, cure and treatment. A nationwide effort through free eye check up clinics/detection camps, teachers, social workers and health personnel is organised to disseminate proper eye hygiene. Prevention of Blindness Week in India is organised by National Society for the Prevention of Blindness-India (NSPB-I) along with the support of state and local branches.