Viewing: June, 2018

Jun 24

June 24, 2018

NEW “TANGO” COMBINED YAG AND SLT LASER PURCHASED BY SEP. JUNE 2018

The New Tango Laser will be used on the next visit to Sumba later this year. This laser will not only treat post cataract surgery issues, but will treat those with glaucoma , where the use of drops to lower pressure is very problematical in rural Sumba. Funding has come mostly through generous grants  by Kew and Glenferrie Rotary Clubs... Read more
Jun 20

June 20, 2018

“BKH Print and Sign Solutions” donate 80 Numeral Letter Charts to SEP

Brad Heuvel from printing company “BKH Print and Sign Solutions” has been very generous in his time and expertise to help develop this new Numeral Letter Chart that really helps speed up screenings. Most of the Sumba population knows numerals and are numerate–but the majority are illiterate. Brad has recently donated 80 charts to the Sumba Eye Program. These charts... Read more