Smart Vision Glass Pro Distribution programme
Aravind- Tirunelveli/Coimbatore, 9th and 12th August 2024
On August 9th, Aravind-Tirunelveli organised an event at the Vision Rehabilitation Centre where 57 Smart Vision Glasses were provided to patients with severe visual impairments. These Smart Vision Pro glasses, an assistive AI device for the visually challenged developed by Smart Health Global, were sponsored by Jiven Charitable Trust, a global non-profit organisation.
The event was led by Dr. R. Ramakrishnan, Advisor, Dr. R. Meenakshi, and Dr. Fathima, Medical Consultant, Vision Rehabilitation Centre, the Low Vision Aids (LVA) programme, with participation from members of the Rotary Club of Madras East. Ramakrishnan, a former President of the Rotary Club of Madras East, spoke about the project. Madhavan, CEO, JM Fintech India Private Ltd. & Jiven Trust, elaborated about their CSR activities. Ibrahim, an AI engineer from Smart Health Global, Bengaluru, introduced the smart vision glasses and demonstrated their features. A video showcasing the milestones of the Vision Rehabilitation Centre was played, followed by a presentation by Dr. Fathima, who discussed the organisation’s services. Ibrahim then registered the devices with the beneficiaries’ smartphones and provided training on how to use the various features of the Smart Vision Glasses.
On August 12th, a similar event was organised by Aravind-Coimbatore, where 26 Smart Vision Pro glasses, sponsored by Vision Aid, a global non-profit organisation, were distributed. Dr. Kalpana Narendran, Senior Medical Officer at Aravind-Coimbatore, led the event, with participation from Devi, Head, Vision Rehabilitation, Vision Aid, Dr. Sandra Ganesh, Medical Consultant, Vision Rehabilitation Centre, Aravind-Coimbatore, and Ibrahim.
The event featured a video highlighting the achievements of the Vision Rehabilitation Centre. Devi from Vision Aid spoke about the organisation’s services. An inspiring speech was delivered by Mubashira, a beneficiary, and Ananda Saravanan shared his experiences as a digital resource trainer at Aravind Eye Hospitals. Ibrahim concluded the event by registering the smart vision glasses with the beneficiaries’ smartphones.
