Students are given the opportunity to visit various industrial settings during the third year. They observe the various work situations and the visual demand for each task and the lighting requirements. They also observe the various possible hazards in industries, exposure level and safety measures followed to overcome the same. Students visit LUCAS TVS in Ambattur and RLI in Adyar and L&T.

Students visit centers to observe the rehabilitation services provided, vocational training and orientation. They interact with the trainers and benefactors about the effective services and Low Vision Care. NIVH in Poonamallee, Little Flower Convent in Nungambakkam and Spastics Society are few of the centers.

a) All students are eligible to undergo comprehensive eye evaluation in any branch of Sankara Nethralaya during their four years of academics.

b) Students are also covered under the group health Insurance scheme.

Students have the opportunity of participating in the Annual Sports event of the Medical Research Foundation. The Foundation day is a much awaited occasion for the students as they participate in large numbers in all the events and contribute significantly for the success of the event.

The Rotaract club is a part of Rotary club, in which students will be board members. It was started by the Rotary club for college and school students. The main objective of the club is to motivate the students for participating in social activities. Not only social activities, but also many personality development programs are conducted especially for students.

a) The Rotaract club of ESO was started in November 2008, with the help of Rotary club of North Madras. This was started to make the campus clean and green. We planted saplings inside the campus. Plans are being put up to make tree planting successful outside the campus too.

b) Extra mural Lectures

On the last Saturday of every month, an eminent personality is invited to ESO to give a lecture on their field of expertise. Topics ranging from Hypnotherapy to Laughter and Pranic Healing are discussed.

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