Bengaluru: Reinforcing its commitment to community health and preventive eye care, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital conducted a dedicated outreach initiative for the Police force in Bengaluru – West Division, distributing complimentary spectacles and sunglasses to More than 600 police personnel from Vijayanagar, Magadi Road, Kamakshipalya, Basaveshwaranagar, Agrahara, Govindarajanagar and West Women Police Stations, encouraging their relentless service under harsh weather conditions.
Police officers spend prolonged hours exposed to intense sunlight, heat, and dust, increasing the risk of eye strain and long-term ocular damage. The initiative was designed to promote preventive eye care, and proper hydration while expressing appreciation for their vital role in maintaining public safety and order.
The programme also highlighted the hospital’s empanelment under the Arogya Bhagya Yojane (ABY ) health scheme, which enables police personnel and their families to access comprehensive and quality eye care services.
The spectacles were distributed in the presence of Shri Yathish N., IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Division, Bengaluru City, and Sri Bhoothe Gowda V.S., KSPS, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vijayanagara Sub-Division, , along with senior representatives from Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, including Dr Rakesh Sennappa , Regional Head – Retina Services & Mr.Dheeraj E T , VP – Operations & Business who appreciated the initiative for promoting preventive eye care and supporting the health and well-being of police personnel.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rakesh Seenappa, Regional Head – Retina Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, said, “Our police force works tirelessly under demanding conditions, often putting public service ahead of personal health. Good vision is essential for carrying out their responsibilities effectively and safely. Through this initiative, we wanted to express our gratitude for their dedicated service by ensuring they have access to timely eye examinations and appropriate vision correction. We hope this encourages more officers to make regular eye check-ups a part of their overall health routine.”
Speaking on the initiative, Shri Yathish N., IPS, Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Division, Bengaluru City, appreciated Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital for supporting the welfare of police personnel through preventive eye care. He noted that timely vision assessment and correction can play an important role in helping officers perform their duties with greater confidence, comfort and efficiency.
Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital continues to advance community eye care across Karnataka through free vision screening camps, vision correction programmes, sight-restoring surgeries and public awareness initiatives. By making quality eye care more accessible and encouraging the early detection and timely treatment of vision-related conditions, the hospital remains committed to improving eye health outcomes and supporting the well-being of communities across the state.
The initiative also emphasized the importance of regular eye examinations and timely treatment, encouraging police personnel to prioritize their eye health alongside their demanding professional responsibilities.
