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2012-08-21
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund completes eyecare project across 21 communities Over 1,100 children and seniors provided with eye exams and prescription glasses  The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, in collaboration with the French-Armenian Doctors’ Association, completed a large-scale eyecare project throughout the 21 rural communities of Ashotsk, an area in Armenia’s Shirak Region.During the project, which was carried out from August 12 to 17 through mobile clinics, 262 children of preschool and school age were given eye exams and prescription glasses. The comprehensive tests were administered by ophthalmologists from the French-Armenian Doctors’ Association and using advanced ophthalmic equipment and instruments. The prescription glasses were produced onsite and fitted by teams of optical technicians who had accompanied the doctors to Armenia. Parents of patients throughout Ashotsk spoke of the critical need for expert eyecare in their communities, and had high praise for the effectiveness and convenience of the project. “What a wonderful experience this has been,” one parent commented. “Our children received eye exams right here in the village, and then were provided with prescription glasses.” The initiative also benefited a large number of senior citizens in the area. Based on preliminary check-ups conducted by nurses across the villages of Ashotsk, 861 seniors underwent eye exams and received prescription glasses. Files download Western Armenian version 87 KBPhotos:
Other News:  2013-05-24Hayastan All-Armenian Fund opens a community center in Drakhtik  2013-05-23Hayastan All-Armenian Fund holds opening ceremonies for Karmir Shuka water network and Martuni hospital  2013-05-17Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Board of Trustees annual Meeting will be held on May 30, at the Government Reception Hall in Yerevan  2013-05-06Mark Geragos to Donate Part of New Book Sales to Armenia Fund  2013-04-23Hayastan All-Armenian Fund opens new school in Ditavan  2013-04-11Hayastan All-Armenian Fund constructs orphanage in Shushi  2013-04-04Visa Barerar Card  2013-04-02President Youth Prize 2012 competitions completed  2013-03-22Classical music competition for Presidential Youth Prize 2012 launched  2013-03-18Gilbert Momdjian, chair of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund German affiliate, awarded Fridtjof Nansen Gold Medal |
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