Virgin Gorda BVI - Eye Screening
This morning, we successfully completed the first-ever diabetic eye screening on Virgin Gorda, held at the new Iris O’Neal Medical Centre. We brought over our camera and eye equipment from Tortola Vision Centre and, together with Dr. Lewis and the Diabetes Association team, screened 25 patients in under four hours. Many of these patients required further follow-up, which we are now arranging.
With approximately 10% of Virgin Gorda’s population (around 350 people) living with diabetes, this initial screening covered nearly 10% of those affected—a significant milestone in improving eye care on the island.