UAE: DHA completes vision-screening programme across Dubai schools

UAE: DHA completes vision-screening programme across Dubai schools

The Public Health Protection Department of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has successfully concluded a six-month-long vision-screening campaign in schools across Dubai. Over 26,700 students from various schools in Dubai underwent basic vision tests (visual acuity) conducted by qualified optometrists from Al Jaber Optical's expertise team, in collaboration with the DHA.

The campaign, which ran from October 2022 until the end of March 2023, aimed to identify potential vision problems among students and raise awareness about the importance of regular eye examinations and eye care. The campaign is part of DHA's commitment to promoting public health and ensuring that students have access to quality healthcare services.

Dr. Ramadan Ibrahim AlBlooshi, Acting Director at DHA’s Public Health & Protection Department, said, “In line with our commitment to ensure optimum health of students, we regularly conduct health awareness campaigns to educate children on health and wellbeing as well as reinforce the importance of preventive care and early detection.”

Al Blooshi expressed his appreciation to Al Jaber Optical for supporting this important school health campaign as well as the management of schools in Dubai for supporting such public health initiatives.

Sana Naser, Acting Health of School Health Sector at DHA’s Public Health Protection Department, said, “Unlike adults,