By Gabriel Ameh
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in partnership with BATMedics, has taken road safety beyond traffic enforcement by organising an eye-screening outreach for 500 drivers as part of activities marking World Sight Day.
The initiative highlights the importance of good eyesight in preventing road traffic crashes, particularly among commercial drivers who spend long hours behind the wheel.
The FRSC urged motorists not to ignore blurred vision, difficulty seeing at night, eye strain or other visual problems that could affect their ability to drive safely.
According to the Corps, delaying medical attention for eyesight problems could put not only drivers at risk but also their passengers, pedestrians and other road users.
The Corps Marshal commended BATMedics for supporting the outreach and called on other organisations with the capacity and willingness to provide similar interventions to follow suit.
He stressed the need for more partnerships that bring essential health and safety services directly to communities and people who need them.
The initiative aligns with the FRSC’s mandate to promote safe road use through public education, persuasion and enforcement.
It also reinforces the principle that preventing road traffic crashes requires more than enforcing traffic regulations. Identifying health conditions that could impair driving, including poor eyesight, is an important part of protecting lives on Nigerian roads.
The Corps urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to prioritise regular eye checks and seek prompt medical attention whenever they experience changes in their vision.
Credit: Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), based on the information provided in the source text.
