CHEC community open day raises awareness of eye health

CHEC held its first patient open day in Preston to highlight the importance of eye health to the local community.

The free Eye Health Fair was held at CHEC HQ in Preston in support of National Eye Health Week (23–29 September).

Patients were able to go behind the scenes at the community hospital, which first opened in 2021, while CHEC surgeon Dr Moemen Elnawawy shared advice about eye care and patient choice.

Local charities including Galloways Society for the Blind and Guide Dogs UK had stands, and Scope Eyecare provided eye drops, hot and cold compresses, and eye cleansing products.

Refreshments and activities were available including games, prize draws, and face painting.

Antonia Fox, hospital manager at CHEC Preston, said: “The Eye Health Fair was a fantastic opportunity for us to engage with patients in the local community, sharing the importance of eye health, offering our advice, and raising awareness of National Eye Health Week.”

“Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and the Eye Health Fair really was all about the community. It was lovely to see the community come together to meet our eye doctors, explore the hospital, and learn more about the incredible work of charities like Galloways and Guide Dogs UK,” she added.

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