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The Abuja chapter
of Women Optometrists in Nigeria on Friday in Abuja offered free eye
screening, glasses, and other services to Jahi village residents.

Claire Esenwah,
Chairperson of the Chapter told journalists that the choice of the
village was in fulfilment of the mandate to take health care services
to the grassroots.

Mrs. Esenwah said
many people at the grassroots were not aware of the need to go for eye
checkups, noting that this could be detrimental to their health.

She said many of
them were also not aware of the eye defects that they had, adding that
such ailments if not properly screened and treated could lead to
blindness.

“We are doing this
as a way to improve the lives of residents because we know they cannot
afford to do the screening. Besides the screening, we will be giving
out free eye drops, drugs and reading glasses to those with eyes
defects,” she said.

“For those with
very serious eye defects that could not be treated here, we will tell
them to come to the clinic where we can examine them. If surgery is
required, we will make sure that it is done and all expenses will be
borne by WON,’’ she said.

Mrs. Esenwah added that the gesture will also be carried to other
villages in other parts of the country where the offices of the
organisation were located.