October 23, 2011

A Sunny Thanks!

By twible

Sunglasses come in all shapes and sizes.  From the classic Aviator to the trendy cat-eye, there’s a pair to fit every mood and style.  Sunglasses, more importantly, protect your eyes from the harmful UV rays from the sun.  In the first 4 days of the Mtubatuba Clinic, doctors have been identifying occurrence of pterygium, which is a response to chronic dryness and ultra violet exposure that causes the breakdown of the collagen of the whites of the eyes.  Typically, it is found in older adults (about 70 years of age), however, at the clinic, it has been identified in patients as young as 12 years old.  Simple eye protection, like a pair of sunglasses, could help prevent this.  Thanks to Michelle Carter, an OneSight employee from North America, OneSight Global Clinics now have a supply of sunglasses in children’s sizes.  Prior to this, clinics had sunglasses for adults, but never for children.  Now, school children who don’t need corrective eyewear are given a pair of sunglasses to help protect their eyes.  On behalf of children around the world, the children of Mtubatuba have a special message for Michelle. 

Sunnies!

Pictures from Mtubatuba of patients in their sunglasses or sunnies!

Thank you Michelle!
Dr. Rick and some happy patients!
Tom and some new friends rocking their shades

6 Comments

  1. Janet Nicholas says:

    Thank you for sharing the great pictures and beautiful stories.  I can honestly say that as I follow them, they have touched my heart!  An enormous thank you also for giving so much of yourselves, to restore the gift of sight to so many in need.  You can truly tell they appreciate all you are doing for them!  We love and miss you, Dr. Rick!  South Africa 2 Team Members——You are certainly doing an incredible job!

    Posted on Sun Oct 23, 2011 5:18 pm EST

  2. Michelle Carter says:

    Thanks team for acknowledging me in your blog!  It touched my heart and I’m tearing as I write this message!  Just doin’ my job, which is why I’m so lucky!  Thanks for making the children of Mtubatuba feel so very special!  Everyone deserves to feel special!  You are the BEST!  Hello Teresa B, I miss you!!

    Posted on Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:06 am EST

  3. Sakho Mngomezulu says:

    It’s been a very busy two weeks for everyone that took the initiative on making this clinic such a huge success . I like to thank our own staff ( Mpilonhle ) , Dept of Health and Volunteers for dedicating themselves from day one till now . The community of Mtubatuba is once again privileged for this clinic that is taking part for the third time . Onesight , Many thsnks !

    Posted on Wed Oct 26, 2011 9:06 am EST

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