Impaired vision can make the elderly dependent and vulnerable. In Cameroon, the vast majority of elderly people lose their sight due to cataracts. Most of these people are unaware of their condition or do not have the means to undergo surgery. They face numerous obstacles in accessing healthcare and related facilities, and most are unable […]
School screening camps
Uncorrected refractive errors are a major cause of visual impairment. It is estimated that children in Africa have a high level of refractive error. Screening children in schools, identifying visually impaired children, and providing treatment are not the only methods of intervention to reduce blindness in Africa.
How a camp is organized
The hospital maintains a comprehensive database providing information on target areas. The Advanced Strategy (Camp) Unit maintains close cooperation with institutions and local authorities in various towns and villages. Thanks to this network, a strategic location is identified and its demographics analysed. Camps are organized within a radius of 30 to 200 kilometres (10–125 miles). […]
The main objective of the eye camps is to provide a high volume of high-quality, low-cost eye care to the rural population of the target area, through a mobile camp approach that is accessible, affordable, and appropriate. As cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, our camps focus on identifying and treating cataract cases. The […]
Community outreach
Community outreach is dedicated to bringing eye care to underprivileged people who cannot afford quality care. Our staff visit communities throughout Cameroon to identify eye pathologies and refer them to Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute. Magrabi ICO Cameroon Eye Institute organizes free eye check-up camps to address the special needs and lack of eye care […]