Tomorrow, Thursday 14 October, Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu will witness a cataract surgery in commemoration of World Sight Day at Pretoria West Hospital in Tshwane.
The day serves as an occasion to raise awareness on eye conditions, the importance of eye health and care and to identify through screening any eye defects that people might have. Those who need interventions will be referred to relevant facilities. Throughout the month of October, the department will strengthen their campaign of educating people about the importance of taking care of their eyes in order to avoid preventable causes of blindness such as cataract.
MEC Mahlangu will later deliver a keynote address at Laudium Recreational Centre where 1 000 community members will have an opportunity to test their eyes as well as other conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholestrol.
The details for the eye care event are as follows:
Date: 14 October 2010
Time:09h00 : Cataract surgery at Pretoria West Hospital, CEO Boardroom, Administration Building
10h30: Eye Care Awareness event at Laudium Recreational Centre
Enquiries:
Mandla Sidu
Cell: 082 773 9013
