Dr. Jennifer Fishel participates in Faith in Action Vision Clinic 2017
New Bern, NC (Sept. 16, 2017) — Dr. Fishel, along with 10 other doctors, examined 300 patients from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. There will be 12 referrals for surgical/tertiary follow ups for cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
Thanks to VSP, a leading vision insurance provider, over 225 pairs of custom glasses were made on site or ordered and will be dispensed in 2 weeks. Some patients slept outside from 10pm the night before the clinic, just to be seen.
The health clinic identified elevated blood sugars, blood pressures, and hearing loss that had not been identified previously. Many patients were able to speak with diabetic counselors and nutrition specialists. Over 80 laypersons and 15 Lions Club members volunteered alongside para optometric staff to assist the health professionals.
North Carolina optometrists and VSP of California donated approximately $100,000 worth of goods and services to citizens of Eastern N.C.
“Providing good vision and identifying sight-threatening eye disease for 300 people--PRICELESS!”, said Dr. Fishel.