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Eye Donation Awareness Rally Highlights Vision Benefits in Visakhapatnam
Many people have eye problems that affect their vision.
Donated eyes can help some people see again.
V Meenakshi said one person’s eyes may help up to four people.
An awareness rally was held in Visakhapatnam to encourage eye donation.
The rally began at RK Beach and ended near the YMCA.
Doctors explained that eyes should be donated within six hours after death.
They also asked people to tell their families about their wish to donate.
More programmes will be held until September 8.
V Meenakshi said one person’s donated eyes can help restore vision for up to four people.
An eye donation awareness rally was held in Visakhapatnam to mark the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight.
The rally travelled from the Kalimata temple at RK Beach to the YMCA.
Doctors said eyes can be donated within six hours after a person’s death.
The fortnight’s programmes will continue until September 8, with pamphlets and public awareness activities planned.
- Who
- The District Blindness Prevention Organisation, Mohsin Eye Bank, doctors, medical staff and students took part; V Meenakshi and P Jagadeeswara Rao flagged off the rally.
- What
- An eye donation awareness rally and related public education programmes were organised.
- Where
- The rally took place in Visakhapatnam, starting at the Kalimata temple at RK Beach and proceeding to the YMCA.
- When
- The rally was held on Sunday during the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight, with programmes continuing until September 8.
- Why
- The organisers sought to explain the importance of eye donation and encourage more people to donate their eyes.
Key facts
- Event
- 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Rally route
- Kalimata temple at RK Beach to the YMCA
- Potential benefit
- One donor’s eyes can help restore vision for up to four people
- Donation timing
- Eyes can be donated within six hours after death
- Organisers
- District Blindness Prevention Organisation and Mohsin Eye Bank
- Programme period
- Activities are being held until September 8
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