USA Eye Care Mission visits SVG

A 29-MEMBER MISSION OF EYE SPECIALISTS from the USA and hosted by the Lions Club of Kingstown-SVG, converged on SVG from May 28 – June 2, 2023.

During that period the team, comprised of ophthalmologists, optometrists, surgery technicians, nurses and other professional related volunteers, performed eye clinics and surgeries.

The team successfully performed 73 cataractrelated procedures and 4 corneal transplants at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH), all at no costs to the patients.

Moreover, over 800 persons received free eye care screenings, as well as blood pressure and glucose monitoring, at clinics which were held at a designated medical facility at the Arnos Vale Sporting Complex. Follow up visits were recommended where necessary, and reading and distance eye glasses provided free of charge. An outreach programme was conducted at the St. Benedict’s Day Nursery and Children’s Home on Wednesday, May 31st for the benefit of the residents there.

This is the 44th year of the USA Mobile Medical Mission to St. Vincent, in partnership with the Lions Club of Kingstown-SVG and the Ministry of Health.

The annual collaboration has facilitated numerous ophthalmological interventions for patients over the years. Additionally, the medical teams have made several tangible donations including eye glasses to patients, machinery and medical supplies to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital over the years.

The friendly and approachable nature of the team did not go unnoticed by patients who were very satisfied with the service.

The members of the Lions Club of KingstownSVG extend thanks to the individuals and business entities who provided food, water and soft drinks to the team during the period of their visit, or in any other way contributed to the success of this mission.

Members of the Lions Club of Kingstown-SVG were also very active during the 6-day clinic. Here, Lion Dr. Alson Jack helps a patient secure a pair of glasses based on the prescription provided during screening.