Where have the footpaths gone?

Sometimes, you do wish to take a stroll in the market with your spouse, or take an outing on foot. But, you have to walk on the road as the footpath is simply disappearing (due to varied reasons, eg, encroachment, `thelewallas’, piling garbage, or construction material etc). Authorities do widen roads to accommodate increased presence of cars, scooters and mo-bikes, but do so by keeping their eyes closed towards the convenience of pedestrians. While mentioning The New Indian Express (June 18, 2013) as the source of accompanying picture, I wish to reiterate that footpaths are an essential walking ground for pedestrians, and authorities would do well to ensure their proper up-keep!

Dr Narendra Kumar

Thanks to Deepika Padukone for starting `chashma’ fever among students

Thanks to Deepika Padukone for starting `chashma’ fever, among new college students, following her `scholar Naina’ role in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Alas, students are doing it just as a fashion statement; it would be great if those who actually need spects because of their weak sight, do it too. In any case, whether glasses are used as a fashion accessory or as corrective eyewearm these need to be selected with care (and your optometrist/ophthalmologist or the dispensing optician can help you out with the proper selection), and need to be properly cared for thereafter…as scratches on lenses not only disturb your vision but also mar the entire look!

Dr. Narendra Kumar

Ophthacare Eye Centre

OptometryToday@gmail.com