A new eye health project that utilises the work of prison inmates will take 8,000 pairs of spectacles to India next year.
Dr Scott Mackie, professional services director for domiciliary provider Visioncall, developed the idea while volunteering for the cross medical disciplinary Slumdoctor mission in Punjab.
'I was the first optometrist to take part in Slumdoctor and took as many reusable pairs of spectacles from Visioncall along with me as possible,' said Dr Mackie. 'I found there was a massive need for these and I felt we could benefit more people by setting up a specialist eye camp. A pair of spectacles out there can make a huge difference by improving and restoring sight and can also help people get a job.'
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