Bringing Clear Visions to Elderly People

Mr. Chan has a profound love for gardening that is his source of happiness and purpose in life. Unfortunately, he suffered from cataracts and optic disc edema for years causing blurry vision, which obstructed him from enjoying his favourite hobby. Despite the referral to a public hospital for further treatment, the waiting time is excessively long.

Saint Barnabas’ Society and Home became a blessing to provide eye surgery service under its project Regain Crystal Clear Vision to him. After undergoing surgery, he expressed that he regained his vision and found joy in life again, allowing him to continue finding pleasure in gardening activities, and that his self-care abilities have been improved too.

An Operation Santa Claus grant was a favourable support to Saint Barnabas’ Society and Home in 2022. The poor and homeless in Hong Kong benefited from its services by providing free eye examinations and treatment, primarily elderly, and glasses when needed, so that they can restore clear eyesight and cope with daily living.