A programme to distribute free spectacles for needy people in Jaffna area was held on 30 March 2018 at the 10 (v) Vijayabahu Infantry Battalion Headquarters. The event had been organized under the directions of Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander Security Force - Jaffna as a community project to assist people with optical defects in the area. The event was coordinated by the General Officer Commanding, 55 Division, Brigadier Jayantha Gunarathna with the patronage of Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society.

Over 600 people had the opportunity to get their vision checked by the specialists who attended the programme and 415 were given free spectacles during the event.

Chairman of the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society, Colonel General Staff - 55 Division, Army officers, Soldiers and civilians also attended the event.