Restore Eyesight to Children in Africa

Introduction 

Poor vision is a clear barrier to education and employment, and most children and their families in the poorest areas of the world are often unaware of their difficulties. Because of little to no access to opticians and/or glasses, the most common global eye problem is uncorrected vision. 2.5 billion people, 80% of them in just 20 countries, need a simple pair of glasses.

Report 

We intend to identify individuals in rural and disadvantaged communities across Africa and create a link with eye specialists to provide vision testing and necessary eye care, giving children in need a new chance at life, further promoting the health of the broader community. Screening by professionals will allow us to identify a child's individual need and training will be provided to the child and their family to ensure proper use and maintenance of the device. We have managed to test hundreds of children in townships in Cape Town so far. Thanks to your support it costs $10 per eye test.

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Introduction 

Poor vision is a clear barrier to education and employment, and most children and their families in the poorest areas of the world are often unaware of their difficulties. Because of little to no access to opticians and/or glasses, the most common global eye problem is uncorrected vision. 2.5 billion people, 80% of them in just 20 countries, need a simple pair of glasses.

Report 

We conducted eye tests for 120 children at a local primary school in a township in Cape Town. There were 24 children that given referefals and 1 specialist referral and 2 allergy referrals. Children also enjoyed a puppet show and a  barbeque so it was also a fund day enjoyed by all.

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