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‘RAAHI’ VISION PTOSIS: CLASSIFICATION

CENTRE LAUNCHED IN AND TREATMENT
BENGALURU

A new Vision Centre at Attibele, Bengaluru,
under the ambit of Sightsavers India’s RAAHI
Programme, supported by Cholamandalam
Investment and Finance Company Limited
and implemented by India Vision Institute (IVI),
promises to open the doors for truckers and
commercial vehicle drivers to get vision tested, Ptosis, the drooping of the upper eyelid, is
wear corrective glasses, and contribute to fewer usually due to weakness or absence of the levator
accidents and safer roads. palpebrae superioris muscle. The normal upper lid
The launch of the ‘RAAHI’ Vision Centre rests about 2 mm below the upper limbus, and the
was attended by IVI’s CEO Vinod Daniel, lower lid rests 1 mm above the lower limbus. Ptosis
and Sightsavers India CEO RN Mohanty. can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired
Representatives from Cholamandalam Investment (developing later). Acquired ptosis may result from
and Finance were also present at the launch. ageing, oculomotor (third nerve) palsy, intracranial
tumour, or trauma, such as post-cataract surgery.
Narendra Kumar N - Senior Vice President-
CSR, Chennai, Chola, said, “Truck drivers play an Patients often complain about the
indispensable role in our economy by transporting cosmetic impact of ptosis, and severe cases
goods across long distances, but they also bear can interfere with vision, potentially causing
the responsibility of ensuring the safety of their amblyopia in congenital cases. Some of the
cargo and fellow road users. A crucial requirement treatment options are:
for safe driving is clear vision. Therefore, it is our Surgery: For congenital ptosis without severe
responsibility to ensure better vision care for the vision interference, surgery may be postponed
truck drivers. Chola is proud to deliver and promote until age four or five. For acquired cases, treatment
eye health services to the occupational driving depends on the cause. Surgical correction should
community in our different locations, thereby ensure the eye can still close properly.
providing improved healthcare facilities.” Prosthetic Devices: Non-surgical options like
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Daniel said, “55% Ptosis props or Ptosis crutches fixed to spectacle
drivers have vision issues and half of them will frames are useful, especially for elderly patients.
require distance correction. With vision correction, Ptosis Spectacle: A nylon thread support
they will become better drivers and be able to see fixed to a plastic spectacle frame is effective,
traffic signals and the road clearly. Clear vision will comfortable, and inconspicuous. This method
also contribute to their overall well-being,” he said. involves drilling holes in the frame, threading

Mr Mohanty said, “The new Vision Centre in the nylon cord, and adjusting it to support the lid
Attibele, Bangalore, is a significant milestone in our properly. This approach offers significant cosmetic
mission to promote clear vision and road safety. improvement and may provide prolonged
I extend my appreciation to Cholamandalam functional benefits through mechanical
Investment and Finance Company Limited and stimulation.
India Vision Institute (IVI) for their continued Dr Narendra Kumar, a trusted specialist and
support towards our RAAHI Programme. This maker of Ptosis spectacles since 1962, offers this
centre will play a crucial role in enhancing the well- effective and comfortable option for those who are
being of drivers and the community at large.” not suitable candidates for oculoplastic surgery.

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