MYCYCLOTHON 2020

MyCyclothon- better health, better sight is an initiative by L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Bhubaneswar to raise awareness about Myopia and to generate funds for providing free spectacles to the poor (economically under privileged) children in need, and empower them to claim newer possibilities in life.

Myopia

Myopia, commonly referred to as short-sightedness, is a from of refreactive error which is a leading cause of visual impairment globally and the second major cause of avoidable blindness in India.

Impact

• Awareness regarding health benefits of physical activity like cycling on good eye sight.
• Awareness regarding Myopia as the avoidable cause of blindness
• Distribution of spectacles to economically underprivileged myopic patients.
• Create a Myopic clinic for comprehensive eye care.
• Database for eye care program planning
• Outreach to the public of Bhubaneswar