Eyes of Hope: Doctors Helping People See Again in the Maldives
Imagine living on a beautiful island surrounded by blue oceans 🌊 and sandy beaches 🏝️, but not being able to see any of it clearly. That’s the reality for many people in the Maldives, a country made up of hundreds of tiny islands.
Many residents suffer from eye problems like cataracts (cloudy spots in the eye that make seeing hard), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. These conditions can make things look blurry or even cause blindness.
But here’s the challenge: there aren’t many eye doctors (called ophthalmologists) in the Maldives, especially on the smaller islands. This means people have a hard time getting the help they need.
Since 2016, medical teams from China have been traveling to the Maldives to help. They started a program called the “Bright Journey” initiative. Through this program, doctors offer free eye check-ups and surgeries to people who need them.
In 2020, a special center called the China-Maldives International Ophthalmology Center was opened. It’s filled with high-tech equipment to help doctors take better care of patients’ eyes.
Over the past ten years, seven Chinese medical teams have helped more than 6,000 patients and performed 700 eye surgeries! Thanks to them, many people can see clearly again. 👀✨
These doctors are not just helping people see; they’re bringing hope and happiness back into their lives. Imagine seeing your family’s faces, reading books 📚, or watching the sunset 🌅 after not being able to for a long time!
Isn’t it amazing how people from different countries can come together to make a difference? Maybe one day, you’ll be inspired to help others too!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
