31/08/2024
So proud of the great work EyeSeePNG are doing with the OOXii Vision Kit!
Eye See PNG - not just glasses, opportunity!
KTF health workers Maggie, Jesica and Thomas were out on the road recently, with a week-long Eye See PNG patrol to primary schools in Kokoda, Kebara, Gorari, Ilamo and Ajeka. They tested the sight of more than 270 students using an amazing tool developed by our partners 4eyesvision , looking for 20-20 vision! Seeing what was going on, even our local hire company wanted to get in on the action with 62 of their extended community tested 🎉
95 pairs of corrective glasses were distributed, free of charge, to those with impaired vision - life changing!
Akisa jumped at the chance to be tested. She's had poor vision since childhood, which made studying such a challenge she dropped out of school. Recently, Akisa attempted a return to school by enrolling in FODE studies, but her worsening eyesight forced her to withdraw after just two months. Thanks to KTF's Eye See PNG team, Akisa received a proper eye test and corrective glasses, sparking a renewed interest in pursuing her studies.
Often a blindspot when implementing health services, despite estimates stating that 75% of blindness and visual impairment in PNG is treatable or preventable, eye testing is an essential community health service that transforms lives, livelihoods and futures.