ASG Eye Hospital Launches Nationwide Eye Care Initiative for Commercial Drivers During National Road Safety Week
In observance of National Road Safety Week starting 11 January, ASG Eye Hospital has announced a month-long nationwide initiative (till 11 February). This initiative is designed to serve the full spectrum of the commercial driving community, with a primary focus on state-run and city transport operators. In addition to public transit drivers, the benefits of this month-long program are available to all commercial drivers of three- and four-wheeled vehicles, including those affiliated with private platforms.
Commercial drivers are invited to visit any of the 180+ centers to receive a complementary comprehensive eye examination, doctor consultation and free cataract surgery where such intervention is required. The initial target is 1000 free of cost cataract surgeries. This number is subject to change depending on the volume and scale.
Services will be available during hospital working hours, which typically range between 10 am and 7 or 8 pm. Drivers will need to show their commercial licences or identification of their affiliation to organisations to avail the benefits of this campaign across all centres. This dovetails with the company’s vision and mission of providing high-quality, accessible eye care to everyone, regardless of their background.
The programme is aligned with the Government of India’s Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan, a nationwide road safety campaign focused on reducing accidents, fatalities, and injuries by encouraging responsible road user behaviour and strengthening safety practices. The initiative seeks to raise awareness among all categories of road users on the importance of traffic discipline and compliance with road safety norms.
In India itself about 80,000 people are killed in road crashes every year which is 13% of the total fatality all over the world. These trends emphasize the urgent need for preventive interventions that address driver health and fitness, particularly vision care, as a critical component of road safety efforts. Undiagnosed or untreated vision problems, including cataracts, significantly increase the risk of accidents, particularly during night driving and long-distance travel.
Dr Vikas Jain, Group COO, ASG Eye Hospital said: “Road safety transcends beyond good infrastructure and following of rules and regulations. Clear vision becomes crucial to safe driving. Through this nationwide initiative, we aim to support commercial drivers by ensuring access to timely eye care, while contributing meaningfully to the objectives of the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan.”
Dr. Himanshu Shekhar, Group Chief Strategy and Clinical Officer at ASG Eye Hospital, added, “From a clinical perspective, a driver’s reaction time is almost entirely dependent on their visual clarity and depth perception. By integrating our clinical expertise with a large-scale strategic outreach, we aim to eliminate the visual barriers that lead to preventable accidents. This initiative is not just about screenings; it is about providing a definitive solution, through cataract surgeries, to those who keep our nation moving. Our goal is to set a benchmark in healthcare-led road safety, ensuring that high-quality clinical intervention is accessible to the very last mile of the transport community.”
By integrating preventive healthcare with road safety efforts, ASG Eye Hospital continues to strengthen its commitment to public health impact and nation-building through eye care.
ASG eye hospital has also officially tied up with private cab aggregator platforms for the efficient roll out of this campaign.
About ASG Eye Hospital
ASG Eye Hospital is a leading super-speciality eye care chain in India with 180+ hospitals and 200 vision centres across 95+ cities. The hospital focuses on integrating advanced technology, clinical excellence, and a patient-first approach to ensure world-class eye care is accessible to all.