COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Vision Screening
SEACO and SEGI Optometry Club of SEGi University , with the support of Association of Malaysia Optometrists and HOYA Corporation , organised a community service ( visual screening ) for Orang Asli in Bekok , Johor . The visual screening was conducted in the morning between 11am and 5pm on 8th March 2015 for the Orang Asli from Kg Sri Tembayan , Kg Kudung , Kg Tamok , Kg Selai , Kg Kemidak and Kg Lenek .
The Orang Asli community members were invited to have their eyes screened for colour blindness , glaucoma , cataracts and vision defects . 63 respondents from the six villages turned up to have their eyes screened . 44 of these villagers were identified as having visual problems and will be provided with free corrective eye-glasses .
Helping hands : SEACO Youth Club helps flood victims in Segamat
Due to the non-stop heavy rain in early 2017 , Segamat , Tangkak and Johor Bahru districts were affected by floods . The floods were caused by rising waters at nearby rivers . Concerned about the flood situation , SEACO volunteers provided a helping hand to clean up flood victims ’ homes in surrounding areas after the rain water subsided .
' Gotong-Royong ' Program and Carnival for Senior Citizens
For older adults , good health ensures independence , security , and productivity as they age . A Mini Carnival was held for senior citizens in Bekok ( one of the 5 sub-districts SEACO operates from ). Senior citizens received basic health check-ups on their body mass indexes , blood pressure , blood glucose , electrocardiograms , and dental and eye examinations . SEACO conducted the ECG test while the other tests were performed by Segamat Hospital and the local Dental Department .
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