The Ministry of Health successfully commenced the distribution of prescription glasses on Monday at its Headquarters on High Street, where over one hundred individuals turned out to collect their eyewear.
The glasses were prescribed during the Ministry’s recent Health Fair, held in June 2025 at the Multi-Purpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre. The event, hosted in collaboration with United Hands Incorporated and the Seventh-day Adventist Church, attracted thousands of citizens seeking medical, dental, and eye care services.
During the Health Fair, individuals requiring vision correction were identified and later provided with either single-lens or bifocal glasses — free of cost — as the Government of Antigua and Barbuda fully covered the expense. Those who requested progressive lenses were asked to contribute a nominal fee of $75, a significant reduction from the usual cost of approximately $2,000.
The Ministry notes that over 500 pairs of glasses will be distributed in total upon completion of the exercise, reflecting its continued commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens.
Distribution continues today, Tuesday, at the Ministry of Health Headquarters between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 midday. All individuals who were prescribed glasses during the June health fair are encouraged to visit and collect their eyewear. You are asked to walk with a valid photo I.D.
