Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: IUST organizes Two-Day Eye Screening and Awareness CampAwantipora, Feb. 27: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), in collaboration with Kashmir Eye Hospitals, inaugurated a two-day Eye Screening and Awareness Camp at the IUST campus today The camp, coordinated by Dr. Zahida Rasool, Medical Officer IUST, witnessed participation from students, faculty, non-teaching staff, and local residents.
Senior Ophthalmologist Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmed, and his team provided attendees with basic eye screenings and consultations. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Abdul Wahid Makhdoomi Registrar IUST said that such camps are important towards promoting a culture of preventive healthcare and ensuring that our students and staff take proactive steps for their well-being.
The camp aimed at the early detection of eye diseases, monitoring vision changes, protecting against digital eye strain, assessing eye coordination, and screening for age-related eye changes. The initiative provided valuable insights into maintaining eye health and emphasized the importance of preventive care. About 200 students and staff were tested on the first day, and the screenings will
continue tomorrow as well.
