In early November we spent 10 days with a team of Australian eye specialists and volunteers delivering important eye care services in the far western Terai region of Nepal. The mobile eye camp changed location every 1 - 2 days, with over 1000 people seen on busy days. Over the 8 days of eye camps over 6500 people were given eye care. Many glasses were handed out. Around 200 people (who could barely see) were referred for free cataract surgery.
Happy people with their new glasses ... many glasses have been donated to the eye team to give to people in Nepal. The remainder of glasses are brought in bulk from China.
This is a mobile camp that takes place annually thanks to the hard work of the Australian volunteers. Each year the camp is held in a different area of Nepal, with the aim of providing eye care services to those who cannot access treatment otherwise. It was truly fantastic to see the smiles on peoples faces when they tried on glasses and could see clearly for the first time in a long time.
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| Queues waiting to be registered |
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| 3 women waiting for their turn with the optometrist |
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| More waiting |
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| A warm welcome by the local villagers |
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| Queues waiting to be registered |
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| A young boy with very poor eye sight |
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| Over 1000 people were seen on this day |
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| Testing reading glasses |
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| Young boys observing the activity with their new glasses |
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| A big thank you |
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| Optometrists testing eyes |
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| A woman thanking us |
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| Optometrists facilities |
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| Registration |
Hi Yvonne and Ben, Thanks for covering the Rotary Eye Camp program in Western Nepal. Local people are very greatful for the huge efforts of Rotary to help to see the world in a better way. Thanks for covering in your blogs.
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