Red Cross Opticals – Affordable Eye Care in Bengaluru

Red Cross Optical

About Red Cross Opticals

The Karnataka Red Cross started its first Optical Unit in 1987 at Minto Hospital, Bangalore, with the objective of helping poor and needy people by providing affordable eye care services. Since then, the unit has been serving thousands of patients every year, ensuring that quality vision care is accessible to all sections of society. Established under the Indian Red Cross Society, Karnataka State Branch with a strong humanitarian spirit, Red Cross Optical continues its mission to reduce preventable blindness and improve eye health by offering affordable spectacles, and optical support, especially for the underprivileged.

Objectives of Red Cross Optical

1. Affordable Eye Care

– To provide cost-effective eye testing and optical services for all sections of society.

2. Accessibility

– To reach rural and urban communities, ensuring that quality vision care is available to everyone.

3. Support to the Underprivileged

– To distribute free or subsidized spectacles to economically weaker sections.

4. Quality Service

– To maintain high standards in optical services with professional expertise and modern equipment.

Types of Spectacles Available at Red Cross Optical

At Red Cross Optical, we provide a wide range of spectacles to meet the needs of different age groups and lifestyles, all at affordable prices:

Single Vision Lenses: – For near vision (reading) or distance vision.
Bifocal Lenses: – For both near and distance correction in one lens.
Progressive Lenses: – Advanced lenses without visible lines, for smooth transition between near, intermediate, and distance vision.
Reading Glasses: – Affordable ready-made and custom-made options.
Computer Glasses / Anti-Glare Lenses: – To reduce eye strain from screens.
Photo chromatic (Transition) Lenses: – Lenses that adjust to sunlight, turning dark outdoors and clear indoors.
Sunglasses with Power: – UV-protected lenses with prescription strength.
Children’s Spectacles: – Durable and lightweight frames with shatter-resistant lenses.
Low Vision Aids – Specialized lenses and magnifiers for patients with partial vision.