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The Lions Clubs International Foundation has brought hope to over 6,000 residents in Osun State through its free medical eye care initiative. The outreach program, which has been ongoing for four years, aims to address eye health challenges among underserved populations.
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According to Mrs. Olufunmike Odesanmi, outreach officer for the Lions Eyecare Development Project, “Many people in rural communities lack access to proper healthcare. When they experience eye problems, they often resort to self-medication or patronise over-the-counter shops, which frequently worsens their condition. That’s why we are taking the services directly to them.”
The initiative provides a range of services, including eye examinations, medication, prescription glasses, laser therapy, and surgical referrals. Odesanmi emphasised, “We don’t just screen; we treat. Some beneficiaries with minor refractive errors are given corrective lenses, while those diagnosed with cataracts are referred to the Lions Eye Center at the State Specialist Hospital in Asubiaro, Osogbo, for surgery.”
The outreach has received widespread praise from community members, particularly the elderly. Mrs. Aderonke Ojo, one of the leaders of the Ile-Ogbo United Forum, commended the Lions Clubs for the humanitarian gesture, saying, “This program is a blessing to our community. Many of our elderly people suffer from eye issues but can’t afford proper treatment. The Lions Clubs have brought not just relief, but hope.
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