May 2025 Social Evening with Reg Hutchinson: Eye Testing in Nepal

 

The social evening will be held on Tuesday, May 20th 5:30 for 6pm at the Waverley House, St Andrews Hospital (360 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000)

 Please register by Monday May 19 8am for catering planning purposes. Late registration is by calling Reg Hutchinson 0416 215 795

RCA Social Evening: Eye Testing in Nepal with Reg Hutchinson

Reg Nepal 1

Reg Nepal 2

Eye Camps in Nepal:  are free or low-cost eye health checkups and surgical interventions for people with limited access to eye care.  They are held in remote areas and communities where people may not be able to travel to hospitals for eye care.

Purpose:

  • Early detection: Identify eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy at an early stage
  • Treatment: Provide surgical interventions to restore sight and improve quality of life
  • Education: Raise awareness about eye health and safety

Who benefits?  - People with limited mobility, People with no prior eye exams, People from remote areas, People who lack resources, and First-time eye care recipients.


What happens? - Patients are screened for eye conditions, Patients are diagnosed, Patients are offered free or low-cost surgery, and Patients are provided with glasses and medicines.

 And while in Nepal, Reg & brother Murray took a helicopter to view Mount Everest.

Reg Everest

 Tuesday, May 20th, 5:30 for 6pm start, venue

Waverley House, St Andrews Hospital

(360 South Tce, Adelaide SA 5000)

 

Don't forget to give to the Virtual Community Bowl this week by clicking on...  Community Projects Appeal

 

Event Information

Event Date 20-05-2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Registered 29
Available Place 18
Individual Price $15.00
Location Waverley House