About us

Next to the gift of life is the precious gift of sight. The importance of maintaining optimal vision at all times cannot be overemphasized, thus one must take adequate care of the eye to in order to safeguard it. According to the world health organization, at least 2.2 billion people suffer near or distant vision anomaly, with almost half of this number with vision problems that are yet to be addressed or are avoidable, with refractive error and cataract contributing more to vision loss. Statistics have shown that visual impairment is predominant in individuals over age 50, although visual impairment can occur at any age (even neonates). It has been proven that the prevalence of distant and near vision problem in low and middle income regions (developing and underdeveloped countries), for example Nigeria is estimated to be four times higher than in developed countries, and with growing population, the figure is expected to rise. Aside the negative impact on the quality of life of sufferers, depression and anxiety sets in, as a consequence of moving from being independent to becoming dependent on others to carry out daily routine tasks. This reduction in productivity of the sufferer as a result of this disability, results in a ripple effect on the economy, impacting it negatively. It is estimated that the global cost of productivity losses associated with vision impairment from uncorrected myopia and presbyopia alone was estimated to be $244 billion US dollarsand $25.4 billion US dollars. There has been concerted effort by world organizations like the World health Organization (WHO), the United Nations(UN) and developed countries to help reduce the cases of preventable blindness through programs and policies aimed at improving eye care delivery systems and facilities, improving eye care awareness programs and also supporting indigenous non-governmental organizations in their drive towards a better eye health care system. In spite of the huge financial commitment budgeted yearly for these eye care intervention by world bodies, there is still a huge gap between demand and supply owing to the astronomical population growth, low literacy level bedeviling low income countries, leaving growing number of yet to be reached people, thus increasing incidences of preventable vision loss, hence the birthing of this organization. Optimal Eye Health Support Foundation is an NGO with the core objective of providing eye helth care relief to all irrespective of age, social status, and gender predilection but with special emphasis on vulnerable women and children. Our programs and events are carried out both online (through our social media pages on facebook twitter and instagram with growing numbers of followers) and offline through our on field outreach programs in different communities. By so doing, we are able to reach those in urban as well as those in the rural areas with no access to internet services. The task before us is quite enormous, but we believe with God on our side, hard work and also with you on our side, together, we shall succeed. Like they say little drops of water, makes the mighty ocean, your little contribution to our course will positively impact our campaign in bringing eye care to the door step of the common man.