Vision Clinic in San Rafael – May 15, 2022

On May 15, Las Gallinas Lions Club held a Vision Clinic in San Rafael.  Three members of our Club volunteered, Leslye Noone, John Smith and new De Anza club member Trevor Newman.  We attended the second shift which was less busy than earlier in the day.  The clinic supported all needs of their clients: eye testing, detailed eye examination, diagnosis of vision issues, prescription of corrective lenses, issue of recycled glasses and provision of new glasses for unusual prescriptions.  Lions Eye Foundation was represented in case any clients needed subsequent procedures, cataract removal, for instance.  The organizer was Graham Forder, a member of Las Gallinas Club and a trustee of Lions in Sight, the organization that provided medical and technical volunteers.

Graham estimates that around 300 clients received attention that day, a figure that was a little disappointing to him as he had been assured by local health authorities that the figure would be nearer 400.  However, the event was a resounding success, and all clients were accepted regardless of financial means or immigrant status.  All treatment was provided free of charge and the eyeglasses issued were from the Multiple District 4 inventory.

Contributed by Lion Prez John Smith

PS: Our new Club Prez is planning a Vision Clinic early next year, 2023, in San Jose. Details will be communicated in due time.