Having adopted the New Diamond-Grove Primary School three years ago, members of the Diamond-Grove Lions Club, in collaboration with Optique Vision Care, took the Centennial Service Challenge of “Sharing the Vision” to the students of that school.Over a period of three days, 30 children had their eyes examined by an optometrist at Optique Vision Care. The eyes of two children indicated imbalances, and they were referred to a pediatric optometrist. It was also determined that nine children required spectacles to improve their vision.

Two photophobic children were also seen, and it was found that they required spectacles to guard against the intensity of the sunlight. A further three children required eye drops to moisturize their eyes.

“The significant contribution provided by Optique Vision Care cannot be overemphasized, as both consultation services and spectacle frames were made available gratis,” the Club said in a press release.

The Diamond-Grove Lions Club contributed members’ time and the cost of lenses, eye drops and transportation.

“Optique Vision Care, as well as Diamond-Grove Lions Club, saw this project as the unique opportunity to help advance service within the Diamond-Grove district, and more specifically bring assistance to the children, our future generation of leaders, for their personal well-being”, the press release said.