National Programme For Control Of Blindness Kerala State Health Services Department Kerala Government Optometrists Association REPORT

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2 National Programme For Control Of Blindness Kerala State Health Services Department Kerala Government Optometrists Association REPORT WORLD OPTOMETRY DAY 23 rd MARCH

3 WORLD OPTOMETRY DAY CELEBRATIONS 2017 Eye is one of the greatest gifts of God to the mankind. We all are obliged to care and protect this noble gift, with which we could see and enjoy the colourful world around us. An Optometrist plays a crucial role in enhancing and protecting a person s vision. World Council of Optometry defines OPTOMETRIST as a primary health care practitioner of the eye and visual system, who provides comprehensive eye and vision care, which includes refraction and dispensing, detection / diagnosis of diseases of the eye and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. Uncorrected refractive errors and cataract are overwhelmingly the leading causes of avoidable blindness throughout the world. Optometrist plays valuable role in tackling them, March 23 rd is marked as the World Optometry Day to create awareness among public about eye care and Optometry as a profession. Kerala Government Optometrists Association is an organisation of the primary eye care professionals, who play an integral part of the eye care activities in Kerala. On this occasion of World Optometry Day, we are trying to help the people have a better world through our motto VISION OUR MISSION. With an inspiring figure of the smiling face of a child who sees the world clearly with his first pair of spectacles, the entire eye care community with the support of Government system, went among the people of varied walks of life. At the request of Kerala Government Optometrists Association, the honourable Director of Health Services, Dr. Ramesh considered the matter in detail and forwarded the request for further action. The Deputy Director of Health Services & State Programme Officer (NPCB), Dr. Krishna Kumar wholeheartedly supported the programme and took immediate action by providing the services of all District Mobile Eye Units and all Optometrists in Health Services Department for its successful 2

4 implementation. As in many other occasions, the encouragement received from the State Programme Officer for the socially committed activities of GOAK is worth mentioning. Thus with the co-operation and full support of the Government machinery, variety of programmes were organised in different districts of the state. GOAK is gratefull to Indian Optometrists Association, Kerala & Optometrists Society, Kerala for the guidance and support offered. Members of these organisations actively participated in the eye camps. Eye care campaigns were organised for providing excellent and comprehensive eye care and its level of access to the patients. Special attention were given to fishermen, inmates of old age homes, tribal settlements, leprosy sanatoriums, juvenile homes and blind schools, to whom eye care continues to be inaccessible. Free spectacles and medicines were provided and facilities were arranged for free cataract surgery at major hospitals. Awareness programmes regarding eye care were arranged by conducting exhibitions, use of banners, posters, slide shows and video presentations. It was truly an eye opener, regarding the value of Optometry, a key eye care profession, to its practitioners and its beneficiaries. The inaugural function of state-wide programmes of World Optometry Day organised at different parts of all districts of Kerala, was held at Aluva Railway Station in Ernakulam District. A full day function with different programs was arranged at the railway station on 23/03/2017. The programme was followed by a mega camp on 11/04/2017 at the Kerala High Court, Ernakulam for the entire staff and their families. On 23 rd March, various programs were organised at Aluva railway station under the able guidance of GOAK President Smt. S Leena, Vice President Smt. Jeeja P Sadasivan and Mr. Jayesh Thompson, Nodal officer of the programme. The wholehearted support and co-operation of District Medical Officer, Dr.N K Kuttappan, Dy DMO & DPO(Blindness), Dr. V Jayasree, Health wing of Indian Railways, Aluva and the active participation of District Mobile Ophthalmic Unit, Ernakulam, Ophthalmologists and all Optometrists contributed much to the success of the programme. 3

5 Eye Camp, awareness class, exhibition, cultural programmes and lamp lighting were arranged. The inaugural function was presided over by Smt. S Leena, President, GOAK and was inaugurated by Dr. V Jayasree, Dy DMO. Smt. Jeeja P Sadasivan, Vice President, GOAK welcomed the gathering and Smt. Baiju K R, District Ophthalmic Coordinator, Ernakulam, Mr. P Harikumar, SI, CRPF, Dr. Mimoona & Dr. Jini addressed the audience with their word of felicitations. Mr. P Vinod Kumar, District Convenor of GOAK, conveyed the vote of thanks. The exhibition arranged by Optometrists Mr. Shaiju Antony, Mrs. Deepa Varghese & Mr. Saju Kumar attracted the attention of many people and was a real informative one. The eye camp was led by Dr. Jumaila and Dr. Neena and all Optometrists from Ernakulam District. More than 275 patients were examined and advised with spectacles, medicines and cataract surgery. 4

6 In the evening, the valedictory fuction was presided over by Dr. V Jayasree, Dy DMO and was inaugurated by Dr. N K Kuttappan, DMO, Ernakulam. Smt. S Leena, President, GOAK, welcomed the audience and Dr. Vijayalekshmi, DOS, conveyed the message of WOD. Mr. John K K, Vice President, Indian Optometry Federation, Mrs. Celia Vinny, Principal, Lotus College of Optometry, Smt. Jiji Varghese, Head Mistress, Blind School, Keezhmadu, Aluva, felicitated and Mr. Surabalan M K, Treasurer, GOAK, conveyed vote of thanks. Angel Daisy Player & Baby Violin, sponsored by GOAK was presented to the authorities of the Blind School, Keezhmadu. The talented students of the school, feasted the audience with their cultural programs and attracted the entire people in and around the venue. At the end of the day, Deepakaazhcha, to symbolise enlighting those in the darkness, lamp lighting was done by Optometrists. 5

7 On 11/04/2017, a mega camp was organised by GOAK joining hands with Kerala High Court Employees Welfare Scheme, with the support of District Health & Family Welfare Society (Blindness Control), Ernakulam and District Mobile Eye Unit, Ernakulam. Judges, Lawyers, High Court employees and their families attended the camp. 8 Ophthalmologists and all Optometrists of Ernakulam District examined the patients. District Medical Officer, Dr. N K Kuttappan and Dy DMO, Dr. V Jayasree were present at the occasion. 6

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9 District Level Observations Thiruvananthapuram The eye care programmes organised in connection with World Optometry Day in Thiruvananthapuram was targeted at the tribal population of Puravimala near Amboori. 91 patients attended the camp and among them 5 cataract and 2 diabetic retinopathy cases were diagnosed. 52 patients were prescribed spectacles. These spectacles were given free of cost by Kerala Government Optometrists Association. The programme was inaugurated by District Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Maya Menon. Dr. Navajeevan, Medical Officer, PHC Amboori, presided over the function. Felicitations were conveyed by State Ophthalmic Coordinator, Mr. Sabu G. District Ophthalmic Coordinator, Mrs. Beena V, welcomed the gathering and Smt. Raji, Optometrist, CHC Vellarada, delivered vote of thanks. District Mobile Ophthalmic Unit led the camp and Optometrists Mr. Shaji B R, Mr. Sudheesh B R, Mr. Biju Kumar D, Mrs. Sanitha, Mrs. Usha Kumari, Mrs.Giji and Mrs. Ani actively participated in the programme. 8

10 Kollam In Kollam District, an eye camp was organised at the Fisherman Community Development Office, Pallithottam. Fisherman Community Development Programme Director Rev. Fr. Joby inaugurated the function. Dr. C R Jayasankar, DPO, Kollam, conveyed felicitations. Dr. Simi, Medical Officer, Anchal, led an awareness class. District Ophthalmic Coordinator, Sri. Saji G welcomed the gathering and Senior Optometrist Mr. Vimal Roy delivered the vote of thanks. Optometrists Smt. Ushakumari and Smt. Nakshathravalli delivered felicitations. In the eye camp, 137 patients from coastal areas were examined and 70 patients were screened for glaucoma. 25 patients were detected with cataract and 70 patients were supplied free spectacles. 9

11 Pathanamthitta The eye care programme was arranged at Santhwanam Charitable Trust, Mathoor, Omalloor. The Mobile Ophthalmic team led by Dr. Deepthi Lal examined the patients. The programme was inaugurated by Cheneerkara Grama Panchayath President Smt. Kala Ajith. Felicitations conveyed by Smt. Seenath, Director, Santhwanam Charitable Trust. Dr. Jinu G Thomas, Medical Officer, PHC Cheneerkara presided over the function. Mr. Jabbar, DOC, Pathanthitta, delivered felicitations. Total 54 patients were examined. 26 spectacles were prescribed and 18 were supplied free of cost by GOAK. 8 cataract cases were detected and 4 of them underwent surgery later. 10

12 Alappuzha The WOD programme in Alappuzha District was arranged at Peringelippuram Community Hall. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.Lakshmi, THQH Mavelikkara, in a function presided by Dr. Sangeetha S, Budhannoor PHC. Sri. R Viswanathan, JHI, welcomed the gathering and Smt. Anitha Kumari, DOC, Alappuzha conveyed the message of World Optometry Day. Mr. Ramachandran Pillai, Optometrist, CHC Nooranad and Smt.Vimaladevi, LHI, PHC Cheriyanad made their felicitations. GOAK in association with Primary Health Centre, Budhannoor and District Mobile Eye Unit, Alappuzha, conducted eye camp for the tribal population of Peringelipuram SC Colony. 110 patients were benefitted by the camp. 45 were supplied free spectacles and 6 cataract and 3 glaucoma cases were detected and referred to higher centres for expert management. Another camp was arranged for the lepers at Nooranad Leprosy Sanatorium and 9 were detected with cataract. The Medical Officer and staff from Budhannoor PHC, health workers, Optometrists of Alappuzha District, ASHA workers and the general public attended the programme. 11

13 Kottayam In connection with WOD, an eye camp, awareness class and distribution of spectacles were conducted at Abhayabhavan Old Age Home, Kanjirappalli, Kottayam. Mobile Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Suma, Optometrist Smt. Saramma Abraham and Smt. Mary Philip examined the patients in the camp. 40 patients were examined, among which 4 cataract and 12 defective vision was detected and correction given. Spectacles were sponsored by GOAK and Smt. Maniamma, Optometrist, CHC Koodalloor. On 23 rd, an eye camp was organised at CHC Karukachal. 147 patients were examined and 10 cataract & 92 refractive errors were detected. Glaucoma screening was done for 10 patients. An inaugural function was arranged and presided by Dr. K L Jayasree, Medical Officer, CHC Karukachal. Vazhoor Block Panchayath Preseident Mr. Balagopalan Nair inaugurated the function. The spectacles sponsored by GOAK was distributed by Mr. B Biju Kumar, President, Karukachal Grama Panchayath. Key note address was delivered by Dy DMO, Dr. K R Rajan and WOD message was delivered by Smt. Suna S Nair, Optometrist, CHC Ullanad. Felicitations were made by Dr. Elsamma Joseph, GH Changanassery and Smt. K Sulochana, DOC, Kottayam. Smt. Suma M J, Optometrist, CHC Panachikadu conducted an awareness class on glaucoma. Mr. Madhu V V, Optometrist, CHC Karukachal welcomed the gathering and Smt. Sunila M Nair, District Convenor, GOAK, delivered vote of thanks. 12

14 Idukki On March 23 rd, WOD observation was arranged at Plakkathadom Tribal Settlement, Peerumedu, Idukki. More than 5 kms inside the forest and only accessible by walk, the people there are hardly getting any eye care facilities. It was a real challenge for the team to reach the settlement negotiating the steep gradients. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Kavya Sankar, Medical Officer, CHC Vandiperiyar. 45 patients were examined in the camp. 19 were advised for spectacles and three for cataract surgery. Later spectacles sponsored by GOAK was handed over by Dr. Don Bosco, Medical Officer, CHC Vandiperiyar to Smt. Alphonsa, JPHN in charge of the area. Free medicines were supplied. The support and dedicated work of public health staff of CHC Vandiperiyar played a vital role in the success of the programme. 13

15 Thrissur In Thrissur District, eye care programmes were arranged at Juvenile Home, Ramavarmapuram and CMC Ramavarmapuram. In a function presided by Dy DMO, Dr. Bindu Thomas, Dr. Satheesh, NHM Programme Manager inaugurated the Thrissur District observance of WOD. Mr. Sathianesan, DOC, Thrissur welcomed the gathering. Mr. George, Chairman, CWC Ramavarmapuram, Mr. Sharafudheen, Superintendent, Juvenile Home, Ramavarmapuram and Mrs. C V Mani, District Convenor, GOAK conveyed felicitations. Dr. Rajendran made a talk on the subject Relationship between Ophthalmologist and Optometrist. The District Mobile Ophthalmic Unit team led by Dr. A P Reetha and all Optometrists from Thrissur District examined the patients. Food, dress and study materials, sponsored by the Optometrists were supplied to the inmates. 14

16 Palakkad WOD Palakkad District inauguration function was organised at KAP 2 nd Battalion, Muttikulangara. An eye camp was conducted by Dr. Rohan, DH Palakkad with the support of tele-ophthalmology unit Nayanapadham for the screening of Diabetic Retinopathy. 110 patients were examined, among which 16 cataracts were detected. 41 spectacles were prescribed and 31 tele-consultations done. The programme was inaugurated by Palakkad District Medical Officer, Dr. K P Reetha. The function was presided by Mr. P N Saji, Assistant Commandant of Police. Subject presentation was done by Dr. A Rohan. Free spectacles sponsored by GOAK was handed over by Dr. Sivarajan, Dy. DMO to the inmates of Snehajwala Old Age Home, Kottekkad and Govt Home For Disabled Destitutes, Koduvayoor. 15

17 Malappuram An eye care programme was arranged for the inmates of Old Age Home, Thavanoor. The programme was inaugurated by District Mobile Ophthalmic Surgeon, Dr. Naseema Mubarak. Smt. Arifa, Matron delivered felicitations. Dr. Saji, Medical Officer, CHC Thanoor, presided over the function and Mr. Shibu, Optometrist welcomed the gathering. 40 patients were benefited by the programme. 26 spectacles were supplied free of cost. Kozhikode On the World Optometry Day, in Kozhikode, eye camps were organised at five tribal settlements of Muthukadu. The Mobile Ophthalmic team camped at the main centre and four teams of Optometrists screened patients in four colonies and referred them to the main centre. 50 patients were advised with spectacles, 12 for cataract surgery and others were provided medicines. For cataract patients, counselling was given, free transportation facilities and service of volunteers were made available. The support and dedicated work of health staff of Pannikottoor Hospital helped a lot in the success of the programme. 16

18 Wayanad Two programmes were organised in Wayanad District in connection with WOD. An eye camp was organised on March 23 rd at Mullakolli Sasimala BUDS Rehabilitation centre. 15 patients were examined in the camp and 6 were prescribed spectacles. Another camp was arranged at BUDS rehabilitation centre, Munderi, Kalpatta on 28 th March. The camp was inaugurated by Smt. Umaiba Moitheenkutty, Chairperson, Kalpetta Municipality and was led by Dr. Vinuja, Ophthalmic Surgeon, District Mobile Ophthalmic Unit. All the Optometrists in Wayanad District participated in the function. Total 41 patients were examined in the camp and 9 were prescribed spectacles and were supplied free of cost. 17

19 Kannur In Kannur, the programme was organised at New Bus Stand, Thavakkara, Kannur. Wide publicity was given through all news papers, All India Radio and posters, banners & bit notices. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. K V Sumesh, President, Kannur District Panchayath in a function presided over by Mr. Jayakumar, General Secretary, GOAK. Kannur District Medical Officer, Dr. Narayana Nayik, Dy DMO, Dr. Regha and Mr. Jayapalan Master, Health Standing Committee Chairaman, Kannur District Panchayath addressed the audience. The District Mobile Ophthalmic Unit led an eye camp in which 225 patients were examined, 165 were prescribed spectacles and 6 patients were advised cataract surgery. All the Optometrists in Kannur District participated in the programme. 18

20 Kasargod In Kasargod District, eye care programme was organised at Nariyattupunna Tribal Colony at Karivedakam in Kuttikkol Grama Panchayath. Among the 80 patients examined, 6 were detected with mature cataract. 25 spectacles were prescribed and was later supplied free of cost by GOAK. WOD District level programme was inaugurated by Mr. Jose Paramthattel, Vice President of Kuttikkool Grama Panchayath. Dr. Amulya, Medical Officer, PHC Bandadukka, presided over the function. Mr. Muhammed Shan, Joint Secretary, GOAK, made the subject presentation. Dr. Aswathy and Dr. Sreenivas from GH, Kasargod addressed the gathering and Mr. Krishnan Nair, Health Inspector delivered vote of thanks. 19

21 Spectacle Distribution Thrissur Alappuzha Kollam Kottayam Idukki Kasargod With this we would like to conclude the brief portrait of the World Optometry Day Celebrations Report consolidated and prepared by : P V Sujatha Sr. Optometrist, District Hospital, Palakkad Layout, Typesetting and Cover : Arun R J Optometrist, CHC Vandiperiyar, Idukki 20