Meet Marokey, our 8 Millionth Patient

Marokey received the gift of sight today from volunteers and doctors during OneSight’s first Clinic held in The Gambia. A mother of four, 35-year-old Marokey had never worn glasses. She works as a gardener and told Clinic doctors her blurry vision made it challenging to work, cook and thread a needle. She can now see clearly. She said to volunteers, “I am very happy and grateful to you for changing my life. I can now do anything!”  

Watch a short video of Marokey's OneSight experience.

Marokey is just one of thousands of patients who will receive clear vision in The Gambia as part of a three-year partnership between OneSight and Sightsavers. Combining the strengths of both global vision care charities will provide local residents access to ongoing, sustainable care through existing eye care centers as well as 15 new centers throughout the country.

“We’ll never forget the expression on Marokey’s face when she received her new glasses,” said David Berumen, OneSight Clinic Manager. “The fact that we are sharing this significant patient care milestone with our partners from Sightsavers makes it even more special.”

You can follow the Clinic’s activities on their team blog, Twitter (@onesightorg and the hashtag #onesight8) and on the OneSight Facebook page.

 

 

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