Eye Testing in Middle and North

The Rotary Club of  Providenciales, in conjunction with the Rotary Community Corps of North and Middle Caicos, recently completed an eye testing program for children attending  elementary schools on North and  Middle Caicos. The clubs worked with the  gracious support of Dr Julian Petrucci of Menzies Optometry who conducted eye tests for 53 students and identified 11 that are in need of prescriptive  glasses to see clearly. The Rotary Clubs will provide the glasses at no charge  to those in need. The program builds on a similar program conducted by Rotary  each year in Providenciales.

 “Vision issues are a key  obstacle to better learning so we are happy to give all students who need this  kind of assistance a hand in improving their school experience," said Wilbert  Forbes, president of the North/Middle Rotary Community Corps. “Dr. Julian has  been a long time supporter of this Rotary program and we are grateful that he  could come to North and Middle this year.  Without his assistance it would  not be possible. This type of cooperation is a great sign of the active  community spirit that is alive and well in the TCI.”

Many thanks to Rotarians Mary, Charles Val and John who assisted with this proejct, as well as the RCC in North under Wilbert's leadership!