World Sight Day Outreaches Boadi MA Basic School (Group A-Geriatrics)

We are all here for a special reason so I would say; stop being a prisoner of your past and become the architect of your future

Age is just a number as most people would like to put it, naturally as we grow older lots of changes occur within the system and the eye is no exception to these changes, some of these common changes include age related macula degeneration also known as AMD which results in loss of central vision in the elderly, this happen because the macula is what is used for central vision because of which degeneration of this area affects this function, most often we recommend foods that are rich in antioxidants to help slow down the process.

Another common which is very well known by the lot is cataract, at this juncture I would like to make it known that the greater majority of the aged screened for Group A – Geriatrics presented with cataract which was affecting their vision, some more worse than others, those whose cataracts had matured were referred for surgery at the nearest Government hospital to get it removed, they may choose to go with an Intraocular lens (IOL) or remain aphakic.

Another common complaint that came was presbyopia, it is a condition where the aged finds it difficult performing near tasks due to loss of the accommodative power of the eye, this makes it difficult to tread needle, read the graphic and whole lots of near work that may pop up in your mind. These categories of patients were refracted for near and were given spectacles to be used while they are doing near work.

Some people want it to happen, some wish it happens, we make it happen

What is @bettervision about?

@bettervision is is a project initiated by @nattybongo and friends to give back to the society the knowledge and skill acquired through the Optometric Studies in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.It is an outreach system where we visit the less privileged communities to offer free eye screening services and education to the people within the community

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
To reduce or prevent vision loss through diseases such as glaucoma, cataract and refractive errors.

To enlighten the majority of the Ghanaian population about the importance of proper visual care.

To conscientize people on the need for regular eye checks

To get more people to have their wards screened within the Critical periods of a Child’s Vision Development; thus from ages 3 to till about 10 years.

To help the blind and people with low vision live a better life within the society through education of the general public to stop stigmatization.

Our greatest gratitude goes to @fundition @surfyogi @girlsfoundation @bleepcoin @ackza and @wafrica for helping to make the aims and objectives of @bettervision a reality.

This is me @nattybongo reporting for @bettervision. Thanks for your time