Maxillofacial Surgery Overview
Maxillofacial surgery is a specialized branch of surgery focused on the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the mouth, face, jaws, and neck. This field combines elements of both dentistry and medicine and involves the treatment of a wide range of issues, from congenital defects to traumatic injuries, infections, tumors, and functional impairments….
What does a Glasses for Classes clinic do?
Glasses for Classes provides children with eye tests and glasses. Our clinics are run by Dickson, Sylvia and Betty. Eye Tests The first stage for us is inviting students who are struggling to see properly to take a basic eye test. this involves using eye charts at two different distances so we can find out…
How much does a pair of Glasses for Glasses for Classes cost?
The Cost Of Glasses Taking into account the cost of the eye tests (including paying for an ophthalmologist, petrol in the van to reach schools and the cost of posting the glasses) each pair of prescription glasses works out between £20- £25 per pair to make. When you consider the life-long impact it makes on…
How are the glasses for classes made?
How we make our Glasses for Classes: Will, a retired optician, makes up the glasses for free – including providing the lens blanks. Will very kindly donates 200 hours of his time a year to make up the glasses, using frames that are donated to him from opticians. By looking at the prescription and the…
How can school’s support Glasses for Classes?
We’re looking to partner UK schools with our Glasses for Classes schools in Uganda. Our Glasses for Classes program delivers free eye tests and glasses to children with the poorest eyesight in areas where there is little or no eye care, helping them stay in school, engage in learning, and fulfil their potential. We’re now…
What is Glasses for Classes?
Glasses for Classes is our initiative to bring eye care and glasses to children who can’t see properly. We hold three rounds of eye tests a year during term times visiting at least five schools at every round. So far we’ve provided over 30,000 eye tests providing over 4000 children with the poorest eye…
Who are Humanity Direct?
Humanity Direct was founded in 2013, inspired by deeply personal experiences. When both of the wives of our two founders needed emergency surgeries during childbirth, we were struck by how fortunate we were to have access to life-saving medical care. With immense gratitude for the healthcare that saved our loved ones, we decided to create…
What is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up in the brain, causing pressure to increase inside the skull potentially causing brain damage, developmental delays, and even death if left untreated. Where we work, hydrocephalus in children is often associated with a range of factors, including: Infectious Diseases: Infections like neonatal meningitis, tuberculosis,…
What is Anorectal Malformation / Anal Stenosis?
Anorectal malformation is a serious bowel condition affecting a child’s ability to have proper bowel movement. The first part of the operation is a posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) – a reconstructive surgery where the surgeon creates the anus within the sphincter muscle. The patient is then fitted with a colostomy bag to give them…