Eye screening camp held
Source: The Sangai Express
Churachandpur, April 18 2021:
The Shija Eye Care Foundation in collaboration with Young Vaiphei Association, Mata Unit and ADC/CCpur yesterday conducted an 'Eye Screening Camp' at Mata Community Hall with over a hundred people turning up to have their eyes checked.
A team from Shija Eye Care Foundation including Dr Rakhi, DNB- Ophthalmology; Sharmila, Ophthalmic Assistant; Serina, Ophthalmic Assistant; Rohenjit, Assistant Camp Coordination; Ningoleima, Ophthalmic Nurse; Thokchom Denish Singh, Deputy Manager-BD; K Chingkhei; Thongoulun Lhungdim, Community Health Worker, CCpur Vision and Jolly attended the screening camp which identified 14 people in need of cataract surgery.
Three people with cross-eyed cases were also detected during the camp.
It is reported that the Shija Eye Care Foundation will take the onus of treating the patients free of cost at their hospital.