School screening camps are proactive community outreach activities that bring eye care services directly to educational institutions to detect, treat, and prevent visual impairments in children. Through these camps Nava Dristi Eye Hospital involve vision testing, refractive error screenings, and distribution of glasses, aimed at improving academic performance and preventing avoidable blindness.

Key Outreach Activities in School Screening Camps:

• Comprehensive Eye Screening: Optometrist & Ophthalmic Assistant perform visual acuity tests, torch light examinations, and retinoscopy to detect refractive errors, squint, and other ocular morbidities.
• On-Site Treatment & Referral: Students with minor issues are treated on the spot, while those requiring detailed examination, surgery, or further treatment for complex conditions are referred to Nava Dristi Eye Hospital.
• Spectacle Distribution: Needy students receive free or discount rate spectacles to correct vision issues and aid learning.
• Teacher Training: School teachers are trained to screen children, serving as a first point of contact for early identification of eye problems.
• Health Education & Advocacy: Awareness sessions are conducted for students and teachers on eye hygiene, nutrition, and safety, often through exhibitions or workshops or Medical Education.
• Counselling and Follow-up: Counselors work with parents and school management to ensure prescribed spectacles are worn and annual check-ups are scheduled.