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Rural
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primary purpose of the Rural AMerica Program is to provide
vision and dental care for underserved areas of the
US. The vision care team of RAM provides people with
eye exams and eyeglasses to improve their present circumstances
and better see the world around them. For some, a pair
of glasses may allow them to drive more safely, get
a job or better execute their present job. For others,
reading glasses will allow them to read more comfortably
or thread a needle for the first time in years. |
Volunteer ophthalmologists or optometrists perform thorough exams in an effort to determine if there are eye conditions or diseases that need further attention. Due to the nature of our expeditions, we can not and should not be considered a patient's primary source of eye care for conditions that require continuing attention, such as monitoring pressure in glaucoma patients. If the doctor finds a serious or threatening condition, the person is made aware of it and is referred for follow-up care with a local doctor.
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Poor dental health is a frequently seen problem in the hills of the southern Appalachians, and RAM's services are desperately needed. Patients often arrive with serious dental problems, often affecting their overall health. In a single visit, many of these can be improved. The Rural AMerica dental program offers emergency extractions, restorations, cleanings and fluoride treatments. The hard work of a number of very dedicated volunteer dentists helps to make each expedition a success. |
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