Eye camps are important for remote areas and underprivileged communities as they provide eye examinations, treatment, and necessary spectacles or medications to people near their homes. These camps help in early detection of vision problems, prevent blindness and improve the eye health of the rural population, giving them access to comprehensive eye care services.

Why eye camps are important:

Access to remote areas:

These camps reach out to people living in remote areas where specialist eye care is not readily available.

Equal access for all:
Eye camp organisers plan carefully and provide free or low-cost services, so that even people from economically weaker sections can get the required treatment.
Early detection of vision problems:
In the camps, professional doctors conduct eye check-ups and detect and treat any serious diseases like cataract or vision related problems early.
Prevention of blindness:
Early detection and treatment can prevent blindness, and restore people’s vision, improving their quality of life.
Raising awareness:
Through eye camps, people get information about the importance of eye health and become conscious about their eye care.
Empowering the community:
These camps help the people of the community and empower them by providing them better health services.