Deputy Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, has organised a two-day free eye care outreach for residents of Ikeja Constituency II. The programme, which was held at his constituency office in Ikeja, Lagos, was conducted in collaboration with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). The outreach featured eye screenings and the distribution of 300 pairs of eyeglasses to beneficiaries.
The event was part of Kasunmu’s commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents and promoting healthy living in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kasunmu, who represents Ikeja Constituency II, urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that the country would overcome its challenges. He acknowledged the difficulties Nigerians were experiencing but appealed for patience and continued support for Tinubu’s administration.
The eye care outreach was deliberately scheduled to coincide with World Sight Day to raise awareness about eye health and make professional services accessible to more residents. Kasunmu explained that his office had organised similar programmes since 2015. He stressed that sight was a major force to reckon with, as it enabled individuals to do a number of things.
A consultant ophthalmologist in LASUTH’s Ophthalmology Department, Dr Sedoten Bashorun, said World Sight Day was established to raise awareness about vision and encourage people to pay greater attention to their eye health. She stressed the importance of regular eye examinations, noting that early detection and prevention could help reduce the risk of avoidable vision problems.
Bashorun said LASUTH had continued to take eye care services to different communities in Ikeja as part of efforts to bring healthcare closer to residents. The outreach underscored the importance of community-based healthcare initiatives in improving access to professional eye examinations and supporting residents who might otherwise struggle to obtain essential eye care.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Williams Shola, commended the organisers, saying she had previously visited General Hospital Odofin to seek help for an eye problem. She received eyeglasses and two medications after being examined by medical personnel during the outreach. Shola advised Nigerians to obtain eyeglasses from qualified eye care professionals rather than buying them from roadside vendors.
The programme featured eye screenings and the distribution of eyeglasses to beneficiaries under the theme, “Love and Care for Your Eyes.” The outreach was well-received by residents, with 300 pairs of eyeglasses distributed to beneficiaries.
Key points
- 300 residents benefited from the outreach.
- The outreach was conducted in collaboration with LASUTH.
- The programme aimed to raise awareness about eye health.
