Ming’s Optical, Durban Park Lions bring cheer to students
Members of the Ming’s Optical family stand with the Durban Park Lions and the students who received spectacles
Members of the Ming’s Optical family stand with the Durban Park Lions and the students who received spectacles

MINGS Optical and the Durban Park Lions on Tuesday teamed up to bring Christmas cheer to several primary school students in Georgetown.

The two entities which share a 15-year relationship were responsible for the screening and subsequent donation of 18 pairs of spectacles to students from five different schools in the city. The students had their eyes tested prior to the distribution at which parents were allowed to query about the optical health of their children.

Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Michelle Ming said the idea is to always ensure optimal optical health among children as it can be a major hindrance to them accessing quality education. “I know the importance of having your eyes checked frequently. If you need glasses and don’t have it, then it can make school frustrating.

One of the Ming’s Optical optometrists showing a student how to care for her spectacles

You can’t see what’s on the board because it’s not clear or you get a headache from not wearing glasses.”
She noted that the event is held every year to coincide with World Sight Day which is usually observed on the second Thursday in the month of December.

Some of the several parents who were present took the opportunity to find out what were the varying reasons for their children having to wear spectacles.
And, Dr. Ming was eager to explain the ‘do’s and ‘don’ts of wearing a pair of spectacles to the students, which included cleaning and care when handling.

Meanwhile, Durban Park Lions representative, Marcia Edwards expressed gratitude for the support they were given towards making the project a success. “We see this as giving back to the communities, especially the children. Sight and learning is important for them ( the children) and World Sight Day gives us that opportunity.”
The participating schools were St Pius, St Thomas Moore, Smith’s Memorial, Enterprise Primary and South Ruimveldt Park.

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