SJMC provides free eye screening and ambulance services for the elderly

Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) which is part of the Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare (RSDH) Group’s network of hospitals recently rolled out a dedicated programme for the elderly under its RSD Cares umbrella.

Starting with the Woodrose Senior Residences, a nursing home providing specialised elderly care, the programme provides free eye screening and ambulance services for medical emergencies to residents aged 65 to 90.

The eye-checkup involved comprehensive eye screening procedures including optometric examination, visual acuity and auto refraction.

The residents were screened by a team of SJMC medical specialists who included ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon Dr V. Ulagantheran Viswanathan; ophthalmologist and glaucoma surgeon Dato’ Dr Linda Teoh Oon Cheng; and optometrists Naseha Hussain and Shaleni Subramaniyam.

“Eyecare is crucial in the detection of visual impairment in the elderly. The critical outcome of treatment is vital towards improving and maintaining a good quality of life.

“The pandemic also brought its share of hurdles in healthcare and the elderly, who are among the more vulnerable. Through this programme, we are able to do our part as a socially responsible entity,” said SJMC consultant ophthalmologist Datin Dr Teoh Su Lin.

SJMC is leading the way for the RSDH Group of hospitals in reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility under the Caring for our Community pillar, driven by its philosophy of ‘People Caring for People.