Preventive efforts to maintain the vision health of elderly citizens continue to be intensified in Pontianak City, West Kalimantan. On Sunday (5/7/2026), the Pontianak City Health Office, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ophthalmologist Association (Perdami) of West Kalimantan region, successfully organized a free eye examination event for local residents.
The service, which focused on citizens aged 50 and above, took place in the courtyard of the Pontianak City Health Office. This program was specially designed for the early detection of various visual impairments that the elderly are susceptible to, enabling faster and more accurate medical treatment.
This collaboration between government health institutions and medical professional organizations represents a strategic step in minimizing the prevalence of blindness in the West Kalimantan region. Through comprehensive examinations, it is hoped that the elderly can maintain their quality of life through preserved eye health in their old age.
