Outreach eye camps: Providing comprehensive vision care in underserved areas of North India: Meeting the unmet

Purpose: To evaluate the impact and outcome of outreach eye camps in providing comprehensive vision care in underserved areas of North India, where a significant number of individuals lack adequate vision care facilities. Methods: The article presents a descriptive study design. Purposive sampling was employed to select participants who had attended outreach eye camps during a specified period. Primary data were collected through structured interviews, clinical assessments, and vision screening procedures. Data analysis was done through descriptive statistical analysis, comparative analysis, and thematic analysis of qualitative data. Results: A total of 924 patients participated in the eye camps conducted in underserved communities. Refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, and conjunctivitis were commonly observed ocular morbidities. Conclusion: These camps bridge the gap between marginalized communities and essential eye care services, offering a range of interventions to address the unmet vision care needs of diverse populations.