Summary of the program "Bright eyes for the elderly" in 2025

On the morning of November 30, Kon Tum Eye Hospital coordinated with the Provincial Elderly Association to organize a conference to summarize eye examination and treatment for the elderly in the Western region in 2025.

Summary of the program "Bright eyes for the elderly" in 2025.

Implementing the signing program "Bright eyes for the elderly" for the period 2023-2025, in 10 months of 2025, Kon Tum Eye Hospital coordinated with the Provincial Elderly Association Representative Board to examine and dispense medicine for more than 8,900 elderly people. Organized a seminar on common eye diseases for more than 1,000 elderly people in the Western region. Of which, cataracts have the highest rate and are the main cause of blindness in the elderly.

The program focuses on implementing many activities of examination, treatment and screening of eye diseases for the elderly. Special priority is given to remote areas and ethnic minority areas. At the same time, knowledge of eye care and protection is disseminated. Free examination and consultation is organized to help the elderly access medical services more conveniently. The conference also takes time to exchange expertise and orient cooperation in the future. At the same time, examination and screening of eye diseases are organized for delegates and the elderly attending.

Implementing the National Strategy on preventing blindness and taking care of the elderly, the program “Bright Eyes for the Elderly” has become a practical humanitarian activity between the Provincial Elderly Association Representative Board and Kon Tum Eye Hospital. Contributing to raising public awareness on preventing blindness and long-term eye health care./.

Source: https://quangngaitv.vn/tong-ket-chuong-trinh-mat-sang-cho-nguoi-cao-tuoi-nam-2025-6511061.html