Free eye check up at Vision Eye-Care Optics, Kohima on October 8. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 8
Marking the World Sight Day, the eye care practitioners (Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and Ophthalmic Assistants) of Nagaland today conducted free eye check up in various clinics in Kohima and Dimapur.
This eye check-up aims to stress on the importance of eye health and to give quality eye care to the people of Nagaland.
Kezhangulie Mepfhü-o, Eye Optics, Kohima said World Sight Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October every year.
It aims to spread awareness about blindness and visual impairment.
The day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of taking care of our vision, he said.
Sarita Thapa, optometrist from Vision Eye-Care Optics, Kohima said computer vision syndrome, also referred to as digital eye strain, describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader and cell phone use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing digital screens for extended periods.
