Recently, the dedicated Revive team embarked on a deployment to Syria, aiming to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by the ongoing conflict. Our efforts not only involved the distribution of essential supplies but also included the provision of a much-needed Eye Scanner for Syrian refugees.
The Syrian conflict has caused immeasurable suffering, resulting in the displacement and loss of millions of individuals. By donating the eye scanner, we aimed to show solidarity and compassion towards the refugees, recognizing the immense challenges they face as well as demonstrating our commitment to supporting them in rebuilding their lives.
Visual impairments can significantly hinder a person’s ability to carry out daily tasks and fully engage in their society. The KR-800 and RM-800 auto kerato-refractometers play a pivotal role in empowering Syrian refugees, who often have limited access to essential healthcare services— including eye care. This is an oft-neglected need of Syrian refugees.
The machine is also used to take precise measurements of the curvature and dimensions of the outer surface of the eye, the cornea, and is primarily used for laser surgery to improve sight, so people don’t need glasses. It also has the potential to detect eye conditions like Keratoconus and other diseases that affect the front of the eye. Further it helps with contact lens fitting, and automatic glasses prescription reducing the need for an optician. It easily prints out a glasses prescription and works as a great tool to give a rough idea of what glasses someone will need!
Through your generous donations of the eye scanner, you contribute to improving their access to crucial diagnostic and treatment services for a wide range of eye conditions.
Consequently, you help prevent and treat visual impairments, thereby significantly improving their quality of life. appropriate treatments, and the necessary visual rehabilitation. This support empowers them to regain a sense of independence and dignity, enhancing their overall well-being.
By providing the necessary tools and equipment, your contributions also facilitate the development of local healthcare services. Healthcare professionals working tirelessly to assist suffering Syrian refugees can now rely on these resources to make a more substantial impact on the ground, providing much-needed care and healing to those who need it most.
Know that by your donations you have contributed to a crucial step towards rebuilding the lives of Syrian refugees.
