The Mercy Foundation

EYECARE PROJECT FOR DISADVANTAGED PENSIONERS AND LEARNERS PURPOSE: PROVIDE QUALITY EYE CARE TO SASSA PENSIONERS AND LEARNERS IN SOUTH AFRICA MOST PENSIONERS AND 4 IN 10 SCHOOL CHILDREN HAVE IMPAIRED VISION. THIS REQUIRES PRESCRIPTION SPECTACLES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENHANCED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. BACKGROUND PENSIONERS - There are approximately 3,4 million SASSA pensioners in South Africa Basic single vision glasses (Reading or Distance) in many instances cost more than their monthly grant. These cost preclude the majority of pensioners from acquiring much needed optometry LEARNERS - It is a proven fact that 4 out of 10 Learners have vision impairments which translate into learning disabilities. Delta Park School: 96 Tested, 37 need glasses, 5 referred. WHAT WE DO On site eye testing by highly qualified and experienced, professional optometrist with more than 38 years in practice. Quality frames and lenses supplied and fitted by wholesaler and manufacturing laboratory established since 1991. Testing done at the Old Age Home, care centre or school. Glasses delivered to the facility within one week. WANT TO HELP If you want to help in any way, or if you want to find out more. Then please contact us on the details below: Dudley Filippa | Tel.