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INABIE student visual health programs
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The National Institute of Student Welfare (INABIE) has implemented visual health programs for students in the Dominican Republic. During the 2025-2026 school year, the institute provided services to 116,269 students to detect vision difficulties that could impact academic performance. This initiative resulted in 5,499 students receiving corrective lenses and several others being referred for specialized care. Building on these assessments, INABIE has conducted specialized ophthalmic surgeries for students with complex conditions. Recent interventions included A recent round of procedures for was performed at the Centro Cristiano de Servicios Médicos of the Hospital Doctor Elías Santana, benefiting nine students from various regions—such as regions, including Pedro Santana, Padre Las Casas, La Vega, Santo Domingo, Miches, Sánchez, Mao, and Mao—to treat Santo Domingo. These surgeries addressed conditions including strabismus and such as strabismus, ocular prosthesis implants, corneal issues. devices, and collagen crosslinking. To date, the current administration has facilitated 42 such specialized surgeries, covering all medical costs and accommodation for guardians. Dr. Luis Lizardo, Director of Health and Nutrition, emphasized that the institution provides health services beyond food and uniforms, encouraging families to utilize these resources to prevent visual impairments from hindering student development.
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