India Vision Institute launches mobile eye health unit at Mandapam Sri Lankan Tamils rehabilitation camp - The HinduPublished - November 15, 2026 05:35 pm IST - RAMANATHAPURAMThe India Vision Institute (IVI) launched a mobile eye health unit, supported by Five-Star Business Finance Limited, at the Sri Lankan Tamil Rehabilitation Camp at Mandapam in Ramanathapuram, home to about 280 families.Indian Vision Institute CEO Vinod Daniel said, “Our partnership with Five-Star Business Finance Limited strengthens our efforts to make quality vision care accessible to all. Ramanathapuram’s status as an aspirational district underscores the importance of improving access to essential services, such as eye health, for underserved communities across the district, including Sri Lankan refugees in Mandapam.”Early detection and correction of vision problems can make a lasting difference to people’s livelihoods and quality of life.”“Mobile eye health units can reach the unreached, even in the remotest corners of the country. By bringing access to vision screening and corrective spectacles to people’s doorsteps, we can overcome barriers of distance, affordability and accessibility, ensuring that underserved communities receive the eye care they need,” he added.The Mobile Eye Health Unit is equipped with advanced eye examination facilities, including teleophthalmology for remote specialist consultations. It enables vision screening, identification of refractive errors, provision of free spectacles and referrals for further treatment.Published - November 15, 2026 05:35 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }