Walk in the dark

As part of a national public awareness campaign to eradicate preventable blindness, Victoria Memorial Hall and India Vision Institute, in association with 'Think about your eyes' are organising a 'Walk in the dark'. The walk will involve people gathering in front of the North Gate of Victoria Memorial Hall and walking blindfolded – guided by a visually imapired person. The major causes of preventable blindness are Measles infection, Vitamin A deficiency, and use of harmful traditional eye remedies/medication.