Call for eye screening for school kids

Al-Shifa Trust (AST) on Monday urged authorities to make eye screenings mandatory for all children at the time of school admission. Al-Shifa Centre for Community Ophthalmology's General Manager, Dr Najam said this issue needs immediate attention to address the rising vision problems. Early treatment is crucial to prevent vision loss rather than expensive medical interventions later, he added. Talking to the media, he said that at least 50 to 60 per cent of school-going children suffer from different vision problems. However, if identified and treated early, these issues can be prevented from leading to serious eye diseases. He added that many children remain undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness, financial constraints, and limited access to eye care. However, early detection and correction improve concentration and learning ability, significantly enhancing their prospects. He stressed that while many organisations actively provide eye care services to children, the magnitude of the problem calls for more concerted efforts, especially with the growing number of children due to the population explosion. He said that the population of children in Pakistan is around 100 million, but current initiatives address only a small fraction of them for eye screening.

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