An India Vision Institute (IVI) program, supported by LIC Housing Finance Ltd (LICHFL), has vision screened over 50,000 government schoolchildren across seven districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for uncorrected refractive errors, an often-overlooked barrier to education and personal development.
The program and free corrective glasses for those in need are unlocking a brighter future and better opportunities for the academic and personal success of children. IVI’s vision screenings as part of its Eye See & I Learn program covered the districts of Rewa, Sirmaur, Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh, and Banda, Chitrakoot, and Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh.
Free spectacles were distributed to 46 children of Government PK Girls (CM Rise) Higher Secondary School at Rewa, Madhya Pradesh today in the presence of LICHFL’s senior officials, are Mr Vinay Mishra, Area Manager, and Mr Sandeep Tripathi, Regional CSR Lead. Of 1,200 children whose vision was screened earlier in the school, 103 were identified as requiring refractive correction and provided corrective glasses. Overall, the program identified 4,075 children with refractive errors in the two states.
IVI’s CEO Vinod Daniel said, “Uncorrected refractive errors can hinder a child’s ability to perform in school and develop holistically. By identifying and correcting refractive errors, IVI’s programs are enabling children to see clearly, paving the way for better learning outcomes and a brighter future.”
“Children with good vision can earn, on average, 55.6% more lifetime income than those without. Thanks to the support of LIC Housing Finance, we have been able to provide children with the clarity they need to learn, dream, and prosper. For many children, this was their first-ever vision screening, and the results have been transformative. Our program doesn’t just improve sight – it shapes futures,” he added.
Mr Sandeep Tripathi highlighted LICHFL’s commitment to driving meaningful social change. He said, “At LIC Housing Finance, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and clear vision is a vital part of that journey. This partnership with IVI reflects our dedication to empowering underserved communities. It’s about creating opportunities, fostering hope, and delivering lasting impact.”