–during two-week exercise in Guyana
THE Canadian Vision Care Medical Team successfully concluded its two-week medical outreach here at the Everest Cricket Club on Monday.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Health, during the team’s visit, outreach activities were held at the Port Mourant Ophthalmology Centre in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) on February 28 and 29, followed by another in Georgetown from March 1 to 4.

“Over the period, the team conducted over 2,000 eye examinations, and performed some 33 cataract surgeries at the National Ophthalmology Hospital. Overall, participants underwent comprehensive eye examination, and disease screenings. Those in need received spectacles free of cost,” the Health Ministry said.

This team was headed by Dr. Annu Kaul, an Optometrist, and included Drs. Sajal Flora, Tazeen Haider, and Barry Nolt, who are also Optometrists; Drs. Anthony Harychan and Caysi Klingspohn, Opticians; and José Braz and Elenor Nolt, both of whom are volunteers.

The Canadian Vision Care team visits Guyana annually to conduct medical outreaches at various locations.
This year’s stint was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Parliament Office and the Lion’s Club of Central Demerara.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony conducted a visit and met with the visiting team on Monday. He was briefed on the findings over the period, and together the minster and team discussed possibilities for future partnerships.
The Canadian Vision Care was formed in 1981 as a federally-chartered non-profit organisation that provides primary eyecare and surgical care in low and middle-income countries around the world.