Future looks bright for learners at Greenwood Park school
This initiative aims to upscale, accelerate and expand access to eye health services to reach more children in more locations, break down barriers to services, and introduce children to healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
CooperVision, EssilorLuxottica, African Eye Institute (AEI), and Peek Vision recently visited Columbia Primary School in Greenwood Park where learners received free eye examinations.
Those who needed glasses received a free pair during the initiative, as well.
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The project, titled “One School at a Time” is part of the Berkeley Vision CURE global programme and aims to screen children in KwaZulu-Natal schools and provide free spectacles as needed.
Together, the partners strive to strengthen vision-care inclusion for children from disadvantaged families and under-served communities, prioritising the importance of vision care for children.
The ability to see clearly impacts many aspects of a child’s life, including self-confidence, socialisation, and the ability to perform well in different activities.
This initiative aims to upscale, accelerate and expand access to eye health services to reach more children in more locations, break down barriers to services, and introduce children to healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Through the “One School at a Time” program, CooperVision, EssilorLuxottica, African Eye Institute, and Peek aim to reach school children across KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa, targeting approximately 10,000 learners and 250 educators, starting from March 2022 until September 2022.
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