Banjarmasin Police Distribute 1,000 Free Glasses to Students

Polresta Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, has provided 1,000 pairs of free glasses to students experiencing vision impairments. This initiative is designed to enhance the quality of learning for students as the 80th Bhayangkara Day approaches.

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This is part of our collaboration to help children in their learning process at school.

The distribution of glasses is a direct follow-up to comprehensive eye health examinations conducted among thousands of students in Banjarmasin. The program aims to concretely assist students who struggle to follow lessons due to their visual limitations.

Acting Head of Polresta Banjarmasin, Kombes Pol Timbul R.K. Siregar, stated that the glasses were provided after officers identified numerous students requiring visual aids during recent health checks. "This is part of our collaboration to help children in their learning process at school," Siregar said during the symbolic handover of glasses at the Bhayangkari Mathilda Batlayeri Hall.

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There are 2,500 students from 14 SDN, eight SMPN, and four SMAN in Banjarmasin City who we examined. Then we found 1,000 students who need glasses, exceeding the initial target of 500 glasses.

During the health initiative, 2,500 students from 14 state elementary schools, eight state junior high schools, and four state senior high schools underwent eye examinations. The results revealed that approximately 1,000 students needed glasses, exceeding the program's initial target of 500 pairs. The distribution will be conducted in stages to ensure all recipients receive glasses tailored to their specific examination results and prescribed measurements. Siregar added that the program's success was supported by two optical partners who collaborated to provide the necessary eyewear for the students.

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This is part of our service to the community.