Supporting Sight, One Step at a Time: Laura’s West Highland Way Fundraiser

👟👣 We are incredibly proud of our Optometrist Laura who on the 21st of September 2024 will be walking a stretch of the West Highland Way to raise money for the Vision Scotland Sight Saving Surgery fund 🚶‍♀️⛰️

The Vision Scotland Sight Saving Surgery Fund is a vital initiative that supports patients in desperate need of eye care—those who, for various reasons, have "fallen through the cracks" of the NHS. These patients may not qualify for eye surgery or face waits that could be detrimental to their eye health. Thanks to this fund, optometrists can nominate patients who urgently need treatment but cannot access it through traditional routes.

The most common requests for treatment have been from: 
📌 carers who are unable to carry out their responsibilities due to poor eye health 
📌 car drivers who are below driving standard but who rely on driving for work / care / other essential reasons
📌 workers who require a level of eyesight for their livelihood
📌 those who have lost sight in one eye so risk blindness without treatment

The surgeons and staff at Vision Scotland generously donate their time, ensuring that all funds raised go towards covering the other essential costs associated with surgery, including pre-operative care, theatre use, clinical equipment, and post-surgery care.

Laura will be walking with the Vision Scotland team, some of whom will be running a 44 mile stretch from Fort William to Tyndrum - all in one day! Laura is aiming for 26 miles which is still pretty impressive don't you think? 👍 We couldn’t be prouder of her commitment and dedication to this cause.

If you see Laura and Murphy out training please give them a wave and cheer them on! 🐾 And if you're able to donate, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/visionscotland

Thank you!