Operation Brightsight has a clear vision
Three men who are residents at the Lingelethu Home of the Aged and Disabled, in Modderbee, will be given the opportunity to see better, through the Lions' Operation Brightsight.
Initially four residents were transported to the Lions Operation Brightsight facility, in Woburn Avenue, on July 5, to have their eyes tested; however, one woman could not be helped, as her eyes require alternate medical attention.
Optometrist at Lions Operation Brightsight, Sam Grolman, said various machines are used to test the severity of the eye condition.
Operation Brightsight is operational every Tuesday, from 9am to 1pm.
“There is a R70 fee for the eye test,” said the manager, George MacDonald.
“The lenses cost an additional amount, ranging from R150 upwards, depending on the requirements of the eyes.
“But the frames for the lenses are free, because they are donated by the public.”
However, the eye tests and glasses for the Lingelethu residents were sponsored by the Benoni Host Lions Club.
David Featherston, service director of the Benoni Host Lions Club, transported the residents to the facility.
“The members funded this sponsorship after I spoke to the head nurse, Zelda Maseko, at the old age home,” he said.
“She contacted me to say she had four people who needed their eyes to be tested, so I picked them up.”
MacDonald explained the process of receiving glasses.
“We are open to the public, who pay the fee to have their eyes tested,” he said.
“After being tested, the script, along with the frame for the spectacles, is sent to the laboratory where the lenses are made.”
Every Tuesday, the operation tries to help as many people as possible.
“We tend to about 10 people during the operational time, because each patient’s test takes about 40 minutes,” MacDonald added.
“This operation is aimed at helping those who are economically disadvantaged.”
Although the Lions were unable to help all four residents from the Lingelethu home, the three men were happy about being able to see well.
“I am so happy; I enjoy reading, but I battled to read the words,” said Pax Morulane.
“Now I will have glasses, so I will be able to read more books.”
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