By Shina Abubakar Osogbo

The Owalare of Ilare in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Emmanuel Adejoro has described the free eye care outreach of the lions clubs in his community as life-saving.

He said the outreach has provided opportunity for teeming residents of the town to access eye care services which is out of their reach free of charge.

“This is as a major relief for residents battling untreated eye conditions. The community is very happy with this event happening here today in Ilare. The outreach had already brought comfort to everyone present here today.

“On behalf of myself and my loyal chiefs, I am thankful and grateful to Lions Club International for this free outreach. May God continue to bless the organieation,” Oba Adejoro said.

Meanwhile, the Lions Clubs Outreach Manager, Lion Olufunmike Odesanmi stressed the need for rural dwellers to stop practices harmful to eyes in a bid to curb unnecessary blindness.

She highlighted over stressing of eyes through inadequate sleep, excessive phone usage, and prolonged screen exposure as major concerns for quality vision, hence, the need to enlighten the populace.

She stated that many people are over stressing their eyes in many ways, pointing to lack of sleep, excessive phone usage, and prolonged screen exposure as major concerns.

She further identified occupational hazards and negligence among artisans as contributors to eye problems, noting that welders often work without goggles and palm-wine tappers expose themselves to dust and debris.

“our people are not obedient, especially when it comes to using recommended protective gear,” Odesanmi said.

The outreach which was held at Ilare town hall as 350 residents benefitting from free screening, treatment, and education on eye disease prevention. The project aimed at reducing preventable blindness and promoting better vision across rural communities.