IUST organises two-day eye screening, awareness camp

Awantipora, Feb. 27: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in collaboration with Kashmir Eye Hospitals inaugurated a two-day Eye Screening and Awareness Camp at the IUST campus on Thursday.
The camp, coordinated by Dr Zahida Rasool, Medical Officer IUST, witnessed participation from students, faculty, non-teaching staff, and local residents. Senior Ophthalmologist Dr Imtiyaz Ahmed and his team provided attendees with basic eye screenings and consultations.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi, Registrar IUST said such camps are important towards promoting a culture of preventive healthcare and ensuring that our students and staff take proactive steps for their well-being.
The camp aimed at the early detection of eye diseases, monitoring vision changes, protecting against digital eye strain, assessing eye coordination, and screening for age-related eye changes, the university said in a statement.
“The initiative provided valuable insights into maintaining eye health and emphasized the importance of preventive care. About 200 students and staff were tested on the first day, and the screenings will continue tomorrow as well,” it added.