DRISHTI Eye Care Initiative For Underprivileged By Sanjana Chauhan

A survey in September 2023 revealed that at least 100 million Indians lack access to spectacles and many are unaware of the importance of eye care. 

Sanjana Chauhan, a Class 11th student while teaching in a school for slum children in Noida, initiated ‘DRISHTI’ to promote eye care and check-ups for underprivileged individuals, aiming to raise awareness and bring tangible change.

Lenskart Foundation has conducted eye check-ups for over 500 Atulasha underprivileged boys' school students in India, partnering with Lenskart Foundation. The camps, which will run from July 22nd to July 31st, will be held at 11 schools, covering 1500 students.

Sanjana Chauhan, said, “I am deeply honoured to share with you, ‘DRISHTI’, a social work campaign that I have passionately worked for in the past two years. This cause has been very close to my heart and it is dedicated to improving eye care in our society specially for underprivileged children. Our mission is to enhance people's understanding of eye health, emphasising the importance of regular eye check-ups, proper eye care practices and providing spectacles to children who cannot afford them. 
In the past year, I have been able to raise five lakh rupees for conducting eye camps which has benefitted 8000 underprivileged children, across the country. I hope that through this campaign, I would be able to create a significant impact on society, brightening the lives of countless children.”

Dr Ayushi Agarwal, Lead Partnerships and Structure, Lenskart Foundation, said, “Creating awareness about eyecare, especially amongst the underprivileged sections of the society, is crucial since most children with a weak eyesight, do not have access to proper eyesight medical check-ups.”