Today was another hot, humid and sticky day. We were at a new Barangay with a population of 28,000 people. We will be here for 2 days. The team members were warned to drink and drink to fend off dehydration.
We were much more organized today because everyone had a better understanding of how the stations flow. And as usual great visual acuity taking was the key to running an effective clinic. Here you see, Ashley, Georgina and Sylvie concentrated on working their patients down the chart.
Of the 510 patients we saw a couple of the memorable ones were, Dr. Annu's -15.00 Dioptre little boy who was able to get glasses.
And another memorable patient was a 43 year charcoal maker who has been blind for 20 years because of unsuccessful cataract surgeries in both eyes. Since he lost his sight, he has been staying home to care for his five children while his wife sells vegetables at the wet market to make a living for their family. We provided him with low vision aides and he was so happy because as he said to us " Now I can read again".
The 12,000 eye glasses we brought from Canada are being picked through by team members trying to find the perfect match for their patient's prescription.
Robert and Rodger dispense to patients waiting eagerly to get their free glasses.
We look forward to our next clinic day and the wonderful generous people we hope to help.
Looks like you guys are doing wonderful work! Wish I was there =)
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