The Safe Eyes, Drive Safe program is a vital initiative aimed at enhancing road safety by addressing the critical issue of drivers’ eye health. This program provides free eye tests for commercial and heavy vehicle drivers, followed by essential eye care support, including free eyeglasses, basic medications, and recommendations for advanced treatments or surgeries if required.
Executed by a team of experienced eye doctors and professionals from major hospitals across India, this intervention emphasizes the importance of regular eye check-ups. Drivers are educated on the risks of operating vehicles with impaired vision and are counseled to refrain from driving until their eyesight has been properly addressed.
In a country like India, where preventive healthcare remains underdeveloped in the unorganized sector, this program has made significant strides. Since its inception, Safe Eyes, Drive Safe has reached over 100,000 vehicle drivers, offered critical care and raising awareness. As an ongoing campaign, it is being replicated across various regions in India, amplifying its reach and impact.
The program’s success is made possible with the support of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Government of India) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). Their contributions have enabled the initiative to continue improving driver safety and promoting preventive healthcare nationwide.
Through Safe Eyes, Drive Safe, we aim to create a safer driving environment by ensuring that drivers have the vision needed to navigate roads responsibly and protect lives.
Safe Eyes, Drive Safe is an innovative project designed to ensure that drivers have the necessary vision to drive safely. By providing free eye check-ups, eyeglasses, and medications, the program addresses a critical yet often overlooked aspect of road safety.
Over 100,000 commercial drivers have benefitted from this initiative, which also emphasizes the importance of regular eye care. The project collaborates with leading eye care professionals and hospitals to deliver high-quality services, ensuring that drivers can navigate roads safely and responsibly.
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