SMFV previous activities and results
6:13:00 AM - Posted by Sabah Mission For Vision Team - 0 comments

SFMV outreach program started in January 2003. District hospitals visited in the last 5 year included Beaufort, Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Keningau, Kudat, Ranau, Kota Marudu, Kota Belud and Pitas. However, the east coast of Sabah is not being covered due to distance and poor road conditions.

What have we achieved so far? From Jan 2003- June 2008:
  1. 15,000 outpatient eye consultations with medications prescribed
  2. 1300 cataract surgeries and 400 other eye surgeries performed (eg pterygium excision)
  3. 1200 pairs of spectacles were distributed to the needy where 149 pairs were funded by CBM International. The rest were funded by Rotary Club, The Lions' Club and Ophthalmological Society
  4. the cataract 'waiting time' is 8 weeks
  5. 160 medical officers and 300 paramedics were trained
  6. Ophthalmology team from Hospital Queen Elizabeth made 98 visits to various district hospitals



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