The Rotary club of Stabroek in partnership with Rotary Club of Farmingham and Rotary International embarked on a much-needed eye care project in the remote community of Kabakaburi,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Pomeroon.The collaborative funding for the project amounted to US$15,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet,000.Stabroek Rotary recognised the need for affordable and accessible eye care in this area of the country and decided that visual screening and the supply of spectacles will be more convenient and cost-effective if delivered at the community level. The service delivery team comprised of Rotarians who were trained in screening patients,Sale NFL Jerseys, ophthalmologist, Dr. Michelle Ming,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, and her support staff.During these service delivery trips,Andy Pettitte Jersey, it became evident that most people in Kabakaburi have never had their eyes examined before. This is not only due to the lack of eye care professionals,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, but also because the cost of a pair of spectacles is beyond the reach of most people.Residents of the community do not have ready access to healthcare services due either to a lack of available services or a lack of affordable health care. The eye care outreach will ensure that custom-made spectacles are available to those who require them.Subsequent to the battery of eye examinations, reading and acuity glasses will be distributed to 250 persons between 10 and 60 years of age.Part of the project involves raising awareness on eye health and avoidable blindness. Special vision screening of school children will be conducted during school hours.Both children and adults afflicted with low vision will have the opportunity to receive vital treatment which will maximize patients’ existing vision and help improve their quality of life.Stabroek Rotary is no stranger in the Kabakaburi community. Since early last year, the club has been working on a number of initiatives in the community. These included a safe water project in which 150 residents will each receive a 430-gallon water tank.The community benefited from donations of books and financial and non financial support for community activities.