We reported last week on the success of the Sandals Foundation initiative in partnership with the iCARE team which saw hundreds of Barbadians lining up to take advantage of the free eye care on offer.They got their eyes tested and glasses provided free of charge through Great Shape Inc.In some instances, persons who turned up at 6 a.m. for the 8:30 a.m. opening found that they were late as others had arrived in the wee hours of the morning – from as early as 2 a.m.One of our letter writers this week made an observation that we find very telling. The author wrote in part: “I was one of the many who lined up for hours to get their eyes checked at the health initiative recently organised by Sandals. Kudos to the resort for its timely outreach for the benefit of persons who might be having issues with their vision.“But it was not lost on me that many of the people there could have been there as a result of inadequate care and attention from medical personnel at home. I am speaking from personal experience as I have been waiting for an eye operation for two years and do not seem any closer to getting it. The doctor here keeps giving me different appointments, with the latest now pushed to next year. I wonder if some of these doctors who work for government facilities also have their private practice and are frustrating patients into seeking private care.”The story above is that of many Barbadians. Stories are told of patients waiting up to five years for eye surgery, especially as it relates to cataract.