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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Marythar Kambinda<\/b><\/p>\n

Learners in the Zambezi region with visual impairment will soon receive a helping hand through Sanlam\u2019s Vision for Change initiative. The project has tested and screened over 3 000 children, and provided spectacles for about 1 000 school children at no cost.<\/p>\n

Sanlam Namibia\u2019s marketing executive Evans Simataa said they work with Shaetonhodi Optics to bring the gift of vision closer to learners in the Zambezi region, including testing and screening at no cost to the learners or their parents.<\/p>\n

He observed that vision is important because it allows people to connect with their surroundings, keeps people safe, and helps maintain the sharpness of one\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n

Vision is critical for every child\u2019s social development, academic success and general well-being.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur eyesight is one of the most important senses as good vision contributes to improved learning and comprehension, to improved athletic ability, and a better quality of life,\u201d said Simataa.<\/p>\n

He added that poor vision can, however, affect learning by lowering reading comprehension skills. Children with a vision-related learning problem will typically lose their place while reading, and confuse similar-looking words because they can\u2019t properly see the text.<\/p>\n

Because of this, children with poor vision often show signs of poor reading comprehension, and may struggle to keep up with class assignments.<\/p>\n

Simataa noted that this initiative has seen Sanlam and Shaetonhodi Optics continue their year-long partnership for the second year because the company strongly believes having the right support can get you through the unthinkable.<\/p>\n

Linnea Shaetonhodi, co-founder and optometrist at Shaetonhodi Optics, informed those in attendance that one of the items always missing on the checklist after parents have found placement in schools for their children is an eye examination by an optometrist.<\/p>\n

She said too often, parents rely on a screening that was done in a school setting. While those screenings can be good at detecting near-sightedness, they can miss far-sightedness, to focus near, lazy eyes and other eyes as well as learning and health-related problems.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms, making it critical to have a full evaluation, and not just rely on learner perception of whether they are seeing well or not,\u201d said Shaetonhodi.<\/p>\n

Sanlam\u2019s Vision for Change is a welcome initiative from a corporate, as this can affect change and enhance success in the children\u2019s school subjects. Good vision is a fundamental necessity to be able to learn at school, she continued.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the same occasion, Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu said to be able to focus and concentrate in class is key to succeeding in school. However, children with vision problems find it hard to read text that is small or faraway.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have no doubt that poor vision can negatively affect a child\u2019s ability to learn and grow in the educational setting. A child\u2019s vision provides an important source of information about the world around him or her. This initiative addresses one of the main problems of the poor performance of our learners,\u201d added the governor.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe all know how expensive it is to buy prescription spectacles for our children, but Sanlam and Shaetonhodi Optics are now doing these for our children for free\u201d, Sampofu said.<\/p>\n

He noted that Sanlam Namibia has been an outstanding example of how a financial services\u2019 company can play a significant part in building a nation.<\/p>\n

This has been evident in the trail that Sanlam has left behind since its establishment in the country as a catalyst and a solid partner for development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe commend Sanlam and Shaetonhodi Optics for this very important life-altering initiative,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Katima Mulilo mayor Lister Shamalaza was also optimistic about the initiative, which he said would ensure that problems which come with poor eyesight would be addressed as children are the future leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe school-children need to have their health checked, specifically their sight. I, therefore, express my appreciation and gratitude to Sanlam Namibia for bringing the initiative to the town of Katima Mulilo as well as covering other parts within the region in partnership with Shaetonhodi Optics,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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