Orbis launches comic strips for children on World Sight Day

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rahul Ali, Country Director - India, Orbis International said, “Vision and learning are closely related. Globally, more than 12 millions children below the age of 15 suffer from poor vision due to uncorrected refractive error. They suffer not only poor vision but also face critical setback in development since 80% of learning is visual. The problem can be easily corrected with a simple pair of spectacles. Glasses are one of the most cost-effective treatments but have a significant impact on the quality of life of the child, and in many cases prevent the problem from advancing to severe impairment or blindness.”

The comics were launched by Dr. Promila Gupta, Deputy Director General (O), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India at the event who praised the initiative by saying that comics are afun and innovative way to reach out to children and educate them about eye health.

A walk for vision was also organized on 13^th October morning from Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Park, Hyderabad to LV Prasad Lab/Banjara Hills.