Free Eye and Dental Outreach Brings Hope to Igando Community
Aug 31, 2025
A Day of Healing and Hope
On Sunday, 31st August 2025, St. Modestus Mission Hospital Eye and Dental Centre, in collaboration with the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul of St. John Catholic Church hosted a free eye and dental consultation that brought smiles, sight, and hope to over 83 individuals in need.
The special outreach program offered free medical checkups and 50% discounts on life-changing treatments including cataract surgeries, eyeglasses, dentures, tooth extractions, and professional teeth cleaning.
For many families in Igando and nearby communities, this was not just an event- it was a chance to receive quality healthcare that would otherwise be out of reach.
Lives Transformed: Impact in a Glance
during the one-day outreach, 83 patients were attended to, with treatments ranging from basic consultations to advanced surgeries. While the data is still being analyzed, here's an estimate of services provided on the day:
22 Cataract Surgeries successfully performed, restoring clear vision.
18 Eyeglasses Prescription issued for improved sight
15 Dental Fillings and Tooth Extractions completed, easing long-term pain
10 Dentures Fitted, helping patients regain confidence in their smile
18 Teeth Cleaning and Whitening Treatments, promoting oral hygiene and self-esteem
Every number here is more than a statistic- it represents a person, a story, and a life changed forever.
Why This Free Event Matters
Blindness and dental decay are not just health challenges, they are social and economic burdens. Every untreated cataract or missing tooth affects a person's ability to work, learn, and live with dignity.
In Nigeria alone, an estimated 4.25 million adults aged 40 years and above live with moderate to severe visual impairment, with cataract the leading cause of blindness.
At St. Modestus Mission Hospital, we believe no one should go blind or suffer from preventable oral diseases simply because they cannot afford treatment. This event was a clear example of what is possible when faith, community, and compassion comes together.
A Call to Donors and Partners
The success of this outreach was made possible through the Blindness Prevention and Rehabilitation Foundation and our partners. But the need is far greater than one day can meet.
Thousands of men, women, and children in Lagos and across Nigeria are still waiting for access to the care they desperately need.
This is where you can make a difference. By donating, sponsoring, or partnering with St. Modestus Mission Hospital, you help us scale our outreach, expand surgeries, and ultimately, bring Nigeria closer to a blindness-free future
Looking Ahead
The free consultation at Igando was not just an event- it was the start of a movement. In the next 6 - 12 months, St. Modestus Mission Hospital is committed to reaching 5,000+ patients through affordable eye surgeries, preventive screenings, and dental care.
Together, with your support, we can ensure that stories of restored sight and bright smiles multiply across Nigeria.
Together, We Can End Needless Blindness
We've touched the lives of over 13,000 people since 2019, and with your support, we can reach even more people in need.
Every gift you give helps prevent blindness, restore vision and transform lives in our community.
