How to Bring Eye Check up Closer to the People

Eye Check up in the Philippines is now being promoted by conducting low-priced consultations among the health centers nationwide. This is to bring eye care closer to the people.

Most Filipinos are hesitant when it comes to having an eye consultation because of its high cost. But nowadays, many optical clinics are offering services for different eye sight problems at very affordable fees.

Because many Filipinos believed that eye check up is costly, they tend to buy a pair of eyeglasses instead. They think that eyeglasses can correct their eye problems. But in reality, they need advice from an ophthalmologist. That perception can hinder them from preventing the further effect of their eye sight. They should consult with a sound doctor as early as possible because some eye condition can lead to blindness if not treated early.

We have to give importance to eye check up and should not just rely on staffs of any eye wear consultation. I am not against on free consultation; I’m just pointing out that the person who will give the consultation must be a professional ophthalmologist so that the consultation will be very reliable and trusted. The product must not always be the priority bur to reach out to the people with eye problems instead. If those clinics will care not only for their product sales, but also for meeting a very essential service that will benefit their customers. With that kind of mindset, the customer will be loyal to that clinic not just because of the product they offer but because of their services as well.

That is why many clinics are having eye problems awareness campaigns and offering affordable consultation fees to help people improve their sight and bring eye care much closer to those who need it but does not have enough resources to afford the high cost of eye consultation.

An eye check up is one thing, but the treatment is another thing. The cause of the problem will be pointed out and the advisable solution to treat it will be discussed and it is the patient’s choice to undergo in that treatment or have it later. There are available health care assistance programs that can help patients to afford highly expensive treatments.

These were just some the actions taken by different optical clinics, health care organizations, NGOs and hospital to ensure that many, especially those with severe eye problems can be reached out and treated and restore good eye sight.

We should give thanks for those organizations that are dedicated to give low cost eye check up and consultations. I hope they can help more Filipinos that are suffering from eye problems.