Mangaluru: Kanachur College of Paramedical Sciences for Optometry, observed and celebrated ‘Photizo-2019: Enlighten your vision – World Optometry Day’ in the auditorium (3rd Floor) at Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre on March 23. This day, every year, is celebrated globally as World Optometry Day. Optometry is a speciality where healthcare professionals look for defects or abnormalities in the eye (visual system) mainly those hampering vision, viz refractive errors, cataract, retinopathies, fundus problems etc; and help in medical diagnosis and management of eye disease.
‘Photizo 2019’ was officially inaugurated by Chairman of Kanachur Islamic Education Trust, Haji U.K. Monu.
The students welcomed the gathering with an illustrious dance which was a rendition of the blind getting sight and appreciating the importance of vision.
Haji U.K. Monu, in his presidential address, encouraged the students to pursue their dreams and be the best in their art of healing. The Chairman then handed over a package of free spectacles to Ibrahim Saadi, head of Sa Adiya Orphanage, Kasargod.
The students of the Optometry College had conducted an eye camp at the orphanage and opted to donate spectacles to the needy. Ibrahim thanked the students for their act and Haji U.K. Monu for creating a healthcare institute that delivers a level of care that any poor person in the country can afford.
Dr Rohan Monis spurred the students to keep up the good work as they are going to graduate soon and get out into the world as professionals. He asked them to be constantly motivated, observant and use all the tools for their success.
Dr Badrinath advocated hardwork and excellence to all the batches of optometry.
The formal programme was followed by an exclusive exhibition inaugurated by Chairman Monu, where projects of the human eye, eye movements, cataract, glaucoma etc. were displayed. The students then exhibited a shadow play on eye donation. The last counter was a day in the life of the blind, which created a real and spectacular feel by a walk in a dark maze with activities.
Austin, Asst Prof Optometry, gave the vote of thanks.
Dr Sreesha Khandige, Associate Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Vivian D’souza, Principal, Kanachur College of Paramedical Sciences and HOD, Dept of Biochemistry, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Officer, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, Dr Badrinath Talwar – Asso Prof, Dept of Ophthalmology, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Suhail Khan – Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Renilda Lobo – Principal, Kanachur College of Nursing Sciences were present on the dais.
Kanachur Islamic Education Trust situated in Natekal, Mangaluru, endorses higher education courses, all of which are recognized by the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru.
The colleges are:
1. Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences – MBBS
2. Kanachur College of Nursing Sciences – B.Sc Nursing
3. Kanachur College of Physiotherapy – BPT
4. Kanachur College of Paramedical Sciences – Optometry and Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
With an eye for excellence, the institute has a massive campus with great infrastructure and clinical material with experienced teaching faculty who have managed to get the best out of the students.
