Hyderabad: Telangana government's flagship free mass eye screening initiative Kanti Velugu on Thursday completed screening of 50 lakh individuals in a span of 25 days. The eye screening camps essentially cover basic eye screening tests, on the spot distribution of reading glasses, diagnosis of common ailments and distribution of prescription glasses within two weeks.
The second phase of the Kanti Velugu initiative was launched by Chief Minister, K. Chandrashekar Rao on January 18 at Khammam. Officials have been set a target of screening 1.5 crore individuals at 16,533 different locations by June 15.
Of the 50 lakh individuals who underwent screening, around 34 lakh (68 per cent) did not have any eye related ailments while 16 lakh persons needed some medical intervention. Those requiring surgery for glaucoma, cataract and corneal defects were being referred to government hospitals for free surgery.
Of the 9.5 lakh persons in need spectacles, 6.5 lakh persons were given prescription glasses.
Kanti Velugu Phase II
Total screened: 50 lakh
Number of working days: 25
People with no eye related issues: 34 lakh
People needing reading glasses: 9.5 lakh
People advised prescription glasses: 6.5 lakh
