The ability to see clearly can make a world of difference for someone. Yet, millions of people around the globe still lack access to basic vision care and eye health. Eye Recommend member Dr. Allan Jones at Bonavista Eye Care is determined to change that. Thanks to a grant from Optometry Giving Sight, he and his clinic will be establishing a SEE CAN clinic to provide vital eye care services in Malawi, Africa.

 

 

The SEE CAN clinics are set up in 40-foot shipping containers filled with optical equipment, frames, lenses, and all the necessary infrastructure to transform them into functional eye care facilities. 

The clinic will be placed at a local health center in Malawi. What makes this initiative even more impactful is the collaboration with optometry students from the University of Mzuzu, Malawi, who will train alongside local optometrists at these clinics. This hands-on training not only equips future eye care professionals with practical skills but also support eye health within the region. 

 

How you can support the SEE CAN clinic 

Dr. Allan Jones and Bonavista Eye Care Clinic invites the Eye Recommend community to join their efforts on this vision-saving mission. You can make a real impact by donating these essential items to the project: 

• All optometry equipment 

• Optical supplies 

• Surgical supplies 

Send your contributions to the clinic office or reach out to the clinic directly for assistance. 

Donations are accepted at any time between October 1st, until December 22, 2023.

 

For more information, contact Dr. Allan Jones: 

Bonavista Eye Care Clinic  

79 Lake Bonavista Dr Calgary, Alberta  

T2J 0N2  

403-803-5563