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Free vision screening

Staff Reporter

SALEM: Commissioner of Police Abhashkumar inaugurated the eye exhibition organised by the TMS Eye Hospital in association with the School of Optometry of Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, at the Deiveegam Kalyana Mandapam here on Thursday.

The exhibition, aimed at creating awareness on various eye defects and its safety measures, has about 30 stalls. Students from various colleges including nursing and paramedical institutes are participating in the exhibition.

Puppet shows to explain eye donation, safety measures and cataract will be organised during the exhibition days. Free vision screening for the visitors will also be performed. The organisers will also conduct quiz programmes for college students on eye safety.

Chairman of the hospital Ramasamy Udaiyar presided over the function. Medical Director of the Hospital V.Siddharthan was also present. The exhibition is on till October 15.

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