Organisation: Renovatio
Location: Brazil

Rebeca and Yasmin:Free and ongoing treatment for childhood strabismus Rebeca and Yasmin are the same age and share another experience in common:they are both receiving free treatment for strabismus from the Suel Abujamra Institute, after being diagnosed during school visits. Rebeca lives with her mother, Erlane, her father, a gardener, and her younger brother in São Paulo. She started using a patch when she was only 1 year and 2 months old, but had to stop the treatment after the doctor who was treating her retired. It was through the Avança Saúde Escolar-Ophthalmology Program that Rebeca had access to a new evaluation and was immediately referred to the ISA hospital, where she resumed her treatment. Yasmin, who dreams of being a veterinarian, lives with her parents in the South Zone. She also has astigmatism and myopia and uses a patch and glasses. “This project is extremely important,” says her father, Joedson. “Many children need glasses and treatment, but their families can’t even afford the consultation,” adds their mother, Delva. Thanks to the project, they have access to complete ophthalmological treatment, specialized monitoring, and the chance to grow up with autonomy, self-esteem, and visual health.