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The Optometric Association of Tamil Nanbargal (OATN) organised a walkathon astatine Elliot’s Beach connected Sunday (March 1, 2026) to people World Optometry Day, observed annually connected March 23.
Nearly 700 participants, including practicing optometrists and students from astir 20 Schools of Optometry successful and astir Chennai, took portion successful the consciousness inaugural aimed astatine highlighting the value of superior oculus attraction and the relation of optometrists successful the community.
The walkathon was flagged disconnected by R. Krishna Kumar, president of the Ophthalmic Sciences Professional Council nether the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions, functioning nether the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He emphasised yearly oculus check-ups, preventive care, and implementation of the caller five-year optometry program nether the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions to standardise acquisition and practice.
OATN members highlighted initiatives successful schoolhouse imaginativeness screening, occupational optometry and geriatric doorstep oculus attraction services. Actor Yogi Babu and his wife, optometrist Manju Bhargavi were besides present.
