Eiohn had a deep respect for people, treating every single person with love, kindness, and respect. While in Port Elizabeth, he often volunteered at Livingstone Hospital and worked closely with disadvantaged communities. He started an eye clinic in Peddie and brought quality eye care to those who needed it, regardless of whether they could afford it or not. He enjoyed working with babies, even implanting glass eyes and was fluent in isiXhosa, which was a great advantage with his patients.

When he moved to the UK, Eiohn continued to help the community. He started doing domiciliary work with patients who had disabilities, including learning disabilities. He also worked in palliative care. “He became well known amongst patients for his thorough testing, empathetic approach and charm”, described Lynda Hayes. In the UK he was a member of the local Optometrist Committee and helped with NHS negotiating and local optometric concerns and was well liked by his patients and colleagues. Eiohn sadly passed away in 2020 at the age of 54, after being diagnosed with Cancer in 2019.