Preventable blindness affects millions across Africa. Eye care initiatives in Africa focus on preventing and treating visual impairment and blindness through various strategies.
These include strengthening healthcare infrastructure, building local capacity for eye care services, and increasing access to eyeglasses and surgical interventions in Sudan, Kenya, and Somalia.
The cost of the surgery is $100 per person.
Key Areas of Focus:
Refractive Error Correction:
Addressing the widespread issue of uncorrected refractive errors, which can significantly impact learning, work, and overall quality of life.
Cataract Surgery:
Providing access to cataract surgery, a leading cause of preventable blindness, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Trachoma Prevention and Treatment:
Combating trachoma, a bacterial infection that can lead to blindness, especially in children.
Building Capacity:
Training eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, optometrists, and community health workers, to deliver essential eye care services.
Strengthening Healthcare Systems:
Integrating eye care into existing primary healthcare systems and improving infrastructure to ensure sustainable access to services.
Promoting Community Awareness:
Educating communities about eye health, the importance of regular check-ups, and the availability of treatment and preventative measures.
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