JCBF gave financial support for eye examination, treatment, supply of spectacle and therapeutic contact lenses to:

• Ms Priyanka Mane
• Mrs Alvira Pattrick
• Mr Vitthal Fanade
• Mr Kishan Dokale
• Krishna Utkar
• Mr Harshal Pawaskar

• Mr Nirav Shah
• Mr CP Sharma
• Mr Ashok Kumar Tiwari
• Mrs Manisha Jadhav
• Mr Anil Ghughe
• Mr Khemchand
• Mr Paresh Haria
• Ms Kanishka Gade
• Mr Chetnara Pandey
• Mr Laxman Chhetri
• Mr Karamjit Singh
• Mr Bhavesh Thakor

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Duruelo Convent High School, Bandra.
• A total of 655 students were screened.
• One child was further assessed at Lotus Eye Hospital.
• Twenty-eight children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• JCBF conducted an Award Distribution Ceremony for students of Lotus School of Optometry on 22nd February 2025 during the Shree Naval P. Balliwala Scientific Session.
• Prizes were awarded for student performance in Vision Screening and Eye Examination at the hospital.
• All participating students were presented with Certificates of Appreciation.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Laxmi Nagar Mumbai Public School, Khar on 19th March as part of the World Optometry Day celebration.
• A total of 489 students and 20 staff members were screened.
• Thirty-three children were further assessed at Lotus Eye Hospital.
• Twenty-five children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Shindewadi Mumbai Public School, Dadar on 1st August 2025.
• A total of 435 students and 37 staff members were screened.
• Eight children were further assessed at the JCBF Clinic.
• Four children were further assessed at Accurasight Hospital by Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Hemalini Sawant.
• Five children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Sitaram Mill Compound Mumbai Public School, Dadar on 4th August 2025.
• A total of 486 students and 6 staff members were screened.
• Seven children were further assessed at the JCBF Clinic.
• One child was further assessed at Accurasight Hospital by Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Hemalini Sawant.
• Five children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Mahatma Nagar Mumbai Public School, Masjid Bunder on 21st August 2025.
• A total of 55 students and 5 staff members were screened.
• Three children and two staff members were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Mahalaxmi Mumbai Public School, Tardeo on 22nd and 25th August 2025.
• A total of 430 students and 28 staff members were screened.
• Fourteen children were further assessed at Accurasight Hospital by Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Hemalini Sawant.
• Seven children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Wadi Bunder Mumbai Public School, Mazgaon on 26th September 2025.
• A total of 464 students and 15 staff members were screened.
• Ten children were further assessed at Accurasight Hospital by Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Hemalini Sawant.
• Seven children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Natvar Nagar Mumbai Public School, Jogeshwari on 10th October 2025.
• A total of 436 students and 30 staff members were screened.
• Twelve children were further assessed at Lotus Eye Hospital.
• Seven children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

• Vision Screening (VS) was conducted at Abhudaya Nagar Mumbai Public School, Kala Chowki on 14th and 21st November 2025.
• A total of 500 students and 40 staff members were screened.
• Fifteen children were further assessed at Accurasight Hospital by Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Hemalini Sawant.
• Eight children were dispensed with spectacles.
• All costs were borne by JCBF.

JCBF financially supported educators from various colleges in Maharashtra & Gujarat to attend Skill enhancing programmes:

• Mr Keshav Jadhav
• Mrs Mumtaz Qazi
• Dr Neeta Mishra
• Ms Sushreeya Chavan

• JCBF, in collaboration with MOA, is conducting a series of 12 webinars—one each month.
• This initiative aims to upskill optometrists as well as optometry students under the “Educate the Educators” program.

• JCBF sponsored the MahaOptometry Association AGM meet on 12th October 2025.
• The meeting was held at the Royal Bombay Yacht Club at Gateway of India.
• The main purpose of the meeting was to plan the upcoming conference on 14th February 2026, organize the CPD Programme, and discuss updates on the NCAHP Act.

• JCBF partnered with MOA to organize the annual conference scheduled for 14th February 2026.
• JCBF will sponsor registration fees for 50 faculty members and PG students under the “Educate The Educator” and “Train The Trainers” programmes.
• All institutions and colleges of Optometry in Maharashtra will be involved.