Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, a leading eye care hospital in Bengaluru, in association with Press club of Bengaluru and Karnataka State Digital Media Association organized an eye check-up camp for journalists in Press Club of Bengaluru on Saturday. The camp offered comprehensive eye screening and on-site tests including screening for refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma and other related conditions to prioritize eye health of the media professionals and their overall well-being.
The camp was inaugurated by Sri. Ravi Hegde, Editor-in-chief of Kannada Prabha and Asianet Suvarna News and Sri. Siddu Kaloji, Editor of Vijayavani, Digital Edition. The inauguration event of the camp was also graced by the presence of Sri. Sridhar R, President of the Press Club of Bengaluru, Sri. Hanumesh K Yavagal, President of the Karnataka State Digital Media Association, Sri. Shivakumar Bellitatte, General Secretary of the Press Club of Bengaluru, Sri. Anil Budur Lulla, General Secretary of the Karnataka State Digital Media Association, and Sri. Yasir Mushtaq, Convenor of the Health Committee at the Press Club of Bengaluru.
Thorough eye screenings were conducted for the journalists from various media organisations by a team of experienced ophthalmologists from Nethradhama. The eye camp went beyond the traditional eye check-up, providing personalized consultations from the eye specialists, and offering expert advices to address the eye-health related concerns.
During the inauguration of the camp, Sri. Sridhar R, President of the Press Club of Bengaluru, “Journalists have demanding work-lives, often involving long hours and significant screen time. Recognizing the potential impact on their eye health, this initiative focuses on early detection and treatment of eye-related health concerns. This is a significant step towards the overall well-being of journalists. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital for organizing this eye check-up camp for the members of the press club.”
Mehirr Nath Chopra, Chief Business Officer, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, highlighted the hospital's commitment to proactive eye care and said, “We at Nethradhama are delighted to join hands with the Press club of Bengaluru and Karnataka State Digital Media Association for this eye check-up camp. Journalists often lead a hectic work-life, which can significantly impact their eye health. We are committed to community service and value the health of journalists. This initiative aims to promote proactive eye care and address critical eye-health concerns among media professionals at an early stage.”
Sri. Hanumesh K Yavagal, President of the Karnataka State Digital Media Association addressed eye health concerns faced by our members and emphasized the importance of taking proactive measures “This eye check-up camp prioritizes the overall health and well-being of our members. Media professionals are often exposed to long hours on screens, which can affect their visions. This camp will help identify and address any eye problems, ensuring quality eye care to them.”
The journalists from print, TV channels and digital media platforms attended the eye check-up camp, undergoing a series of eye health assessments conducted by the hospital. Nethradhama is committed to patient satisfaction and quality eye care through cutting-edge technology. Dr. Sri Ganesh, the Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, is one of India's leading ophthalmologists. He holds a record in high-risk surgeries, having performed over 100,000 Phaco surgeries and 50,000 Refractive surgeries to date.
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