By Jen | Ms.
WE CARE 4 EYE CARE
The LPFI, as one the active agency for the promotion and protection of the people’s “EYE – HEALTH”, ensures the provision of the highest quality of the appropriate eye care. The foundation established strong collaboration and partnership with the other agencies in all level of government sectors, other NGOs and civil societies including medical and paramedical specialty societies.
Thorough screening and assessment for the provision of the quality eye care made the year 2009 a fulfilling one. Series of events/activities occurred and several prevention of blindness initiatives were undertaken.
>Screening and management of visual loss in school children: Six (6) primary schools within the 2nd district of Surigao del Sur were visited; (Olayvar Elem. School, Pedraverde Elem. School, Barobo Elem. School, Hinatuan Comprehensive School, San Antonio Elem. School, and Sta. Cruz Elem. School). A total number of one thousand twelve(1012) children were screened. >Community screening and provision of services for and correction of refractive errors: Twelve(12) respective areas of Dist.-2, Surigao del Sur were reached-out(Coleto, Forest Drive Village, Pob. Bislig, Barobo, Tagbina,Sta. Cruz, Tabon, Tagasaka, Hinatuan Proper, Lawigan, Barcelona, and Pob. Lingig).A total number of eight hundred forty four (844) were served and eyeglasses were given to five hundred ninety one(591) recipients with refractive errors. >Elimination of cataract blindness: Cataract surgical outreach was organized and conducted in various dates and places and a total number of seventy four (74) clients were able to benefit the free cataract surgical extraction and 3 for pterygium excision.
April 22-24, 2009 - Bilsig District Hospital July 8-9, 2009 - Hinatuan District Hospital October 8-9, 2009 - Bislig District Hospital December 10-11, 2009 - Bislig District Hospital
The outreach activity was made possible and successful through the helping hands of the LGUs (specified sectors), Cataract Foundation Philippines, the medical stewards in person of the attending Ophthalmologist; Dr. Teresa Heyrosa, Dr. Andew Uy and Dr. Joseph Custodio, and partner Optometrists; Dr. Chris Buniel and Dr. Sherylle Ann Chua of Physicians for Peace, To the Donors of the Global Giving Organizations and to top it all, through the willfull glory of our Almighty Father….
REACH OUT! LINK UP!WORK TOGETHER!and MOVE TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL!
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