UK specialists offer free eye screenings on JVD
Diabetics on Jost Van Dyke received free eye screenings on April 12 during a clinic hosted by the BVI Diabetes Association in partnership with two visiting UK eye specialists.
The screenings were conducted by Dr. Nicholas Lee, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialist, and Ophthalmology Technician Michele Lee.
The clinic provided diabetic eye care and early detection services for residents living with diabetes. The visiting doctors brought specialized equipment to the island and carried out comprehensive eye examinations throughout the day.
This visit formed part of an ongoing series of screening events organised by the BVI Diabetes Association and the Lees. To date, more than 100 patients have been screened across the territory, with nearly 30 percent requiring follow-up care.
The 2025 screening series began in February, with clinics already held on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. In 2024, as part of World Diabetes Day activities, the Lees screened 55 patients in Road Town and West End. Nearly 30 percent of those individuals were referred for further medical care.
The Diabetes Association said the results from the clinics underscore the importance of regular eye screenings for individuals living with diabetes.
Dr. Michele Lee, who also serves as a Retinal Specialist at Tortola Vision Center, emphasized the value of early detection. He explained, “Early detection of diabetic eye disease can prevent blindness. By identifying problems before they progress, we can intervene with treatments that help preserve vision. These may include laser therapy, injections, or lifestyle changes.”
With an estimated 4,000 people living with diabetes in the BVI, the demand for consistent and accessible eye screenings continues to grow.
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Mo games, mo gimmicka. Sincewhen the colonizer and English man or woman cared so deeply about aBlack woman or man any where? History to current practices suggest not.
Government and officials must do their. job and take care of the people and not themselves.
Shame on them. They are giving theserpant a foot hold inside the house from which he will never relinquish. Be wise people. Know thy self and know thy ways of your enemy.
i so agree with you all they need is a toehold in the apparent affairs of the land and poof they are here working in the best positions and easy citizenship granted to them we need to learn to refuse these ppl they are part of a bigger plan. remember how incidious the missionaries were in africa gave them the bible and took their riches part of a bigger plan hmm who have eyes let them see
Since when has the local government ever done anything like this for their citizens or constituents? At least the ‘colonizers’ have done something….
But at what cost johnny walker%%%%%
Taking away the private practice little earnings. The population is to small for this
They really need their eyes checked yeah