Help African Eye Institute raise R250000 for providing eye health services directly to the elderly.

Help African Eye Institute raise R250000 for providing eye health services directly to the elderly.

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By age 65, one in every three individuals has a form of vision-reducing eye disease which more than doubles the risk of falls. Problems include refractive errors that cause near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, poor depth perception, loss of peripheral vision, slower adjustment to lighting changes, and diabetic retinopathy. Avoidable blindness is also common among the elderly. Early intervention and treatment can prevent certain eye defects, with spectacles making a massive difference. Unfortunately, there are barriers to accessing eye care services, particularly in poorer communities. These include transport challenges, treatment costs, fear, and a lack of information and available services. Yet, good vision enables a better quality of life through participation in social activities and promoting independence. The African Eye Institute aims to bring eye health services to the elderly by screening people for visual impairment in residential facilities and care homes. We provide free vision screening, donations of spectacles, referrals for further care, and other eye care prevention awareness. R250 000 will enable us to visit 10 old age homes and to provide eye health services.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages