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On Friday, November 24, 2023, Rotary Club of Bangalore Koramangala sponsored a free eye testing camp lead by Rtn. Murali Krishnan RCB Koramangala assisted by Krupanidhi Rotaract Club with support of Drishti Eye Hospital at the Primary Health Centre, Gunjur and Government High School, Gunjur. Krupanidhi Roratact Club faculty coordinator Prof.Prakash.A, collaboratively organized the event with Rtr. President Harish KV, Rtr. Vice President Sambasiva Naidu J, Rtr. Kasi Reddy, Rtr. Jaya Sathish Reddy, Rtr. Tejaswini, Rtr. Harun Pothu, Rtr. Yashwanth Reddy and a team of KGI students. Prof. Dr. Prakash Mallya, Director CPPA, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy visits the camp. The camp was conducted by the team of medical staff from Drishti Eye Hospital and volunteers who answered questions about eye health and provided general medical advice. The camp provided free eye test/screening examination on vision and identifying patients with Cataract issues. 97+ people from Gunjur and neighboring villages had attended the camp where 14 people were diagnosed with cataract issues and 40+ needy students of Government High School were identified with vision issues, need spectacles. The camp was a great success, and the people who attended were very happy with the services they received. Many of the people who attended the camp were from low-income families and would not have been able to afford eye care otherwise. The camp was also an opportunity for the people of Gunjur to come together and learn more about eye health. The Rotary Club of Bangalore Koramangala and Drishti Eye Hospital are committed to providing eye care services to the people of Gunjur and the surrounding areas. Impact of the Camp: The free eye camp had a positive impact on the community people who attended. Many people who attended the camp may get spectacles for reading & improving their eye sight and may lead quality of life. The camp also helped to identify and treat eye diseases of Government School Students early and 14 villagers with Cataract Issue may get Cataract Surgery to be sponsored by Rotary Bangalore Koramangala, which can prevent blindness. The camp also had a positive impact on society. The camp brought people together from different backgrounds and helped to raise awareness of eye health. The camp also showed the people of Gunjur that there are organizations that care about their well-being and are committed to providing them with quality healthcare. The free eye camp sponsored by Rotary Club Bangalore Koramangala, assisted by Krupanidhi Rotaract Club in collaboration with Drishti Eye Hospital was a great success. The camp provided free eye examinations to more than 97 people from the old age home, nearby Gunjur, Sarjapur villages and Government School Students. The camp had a positive impact on the people who attended and the community services. The eye camp made sure everyone in the community could see well and understand why taking care of their eyes is important. This event brought eye care closer to people who might not have had access to it otherwise, making a positive impact on their daily lives. The Cataract Surgery for medically fit cataract patients of these 14 villagers would be performed on 8 th December 2023 at Drishti Eye Hospital, Sarjapur to be sponsored by Rotary C B Koramangla.