A recent eye-care outreach has brought new hope and clearer vision to many people in Tombura County and Ezo County. The campaign reached communities where access to specialized eye care is near to negligible, offering screening, treatment and life-changing surgery.

The surgical phase of the outreach was conducted at St Peter Health Center, where a dedicated team of ophthalmologists from Spain and medical staff worked to restore sight to patients suffering from cataracts and other eye conditions.

During the campaign, 84 successful cataract surgeries were performed. For many patients who had been living with poor vision or blindness, the procedures meant a return to independence and the joy of seeing their families and surroundings clearly once again.

In addition to the surgeries, eyeglasses were distributed to patients in Tombura, Ezo, and Ave Maria. These simple but powerful tools will help many people improve their daily lives: reading, farming, working or caring for their families.

Following the success of the outreach, the medical team has now moved on to Nzara County and Yambio County, where the campaign continues to bring essential eye care services to more communities there.

This initiative stands as a strong reminder that restoring sight does more than treating a medical condition; it restores dignity, independence and hope.

Benjamin Maketa

Junior Apprentice

Ave Maria Mission [South Sudan]