Community members experiencing homelessness and other significant barriers to medical access received free vision exams in Kona on Jan. 22.
Jenkins Eye Care, a Honolulu-based surgical and specialty eye care practice, hosted a pro bono vision screening at The Friendly Place in Kona and delivered essential eye care to individuals who face significant barriers to accessing routine medical services.
“Access to quality vision care should be available to everyone,” said Dr. Neda Nikpoor, ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Jenkins Eye Care. “Healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and many people face barriers even when they have insurance. Partnering with organizations that meet people where they are helps reach patients who otherwise fall through the cracks.”
The clinic was held in partnership with Project Vision Hawaiʻi and is part of an ongoing neighbor island outreach effort that began after the Maui wildfires…