Free cataract operation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 19 2014 :
The second batch of free cataract operation for 27 patients with cataract was performed today at Shija Eye Care Foundation.
So far 50 patients with cataract have been operated in 2 (two) batches by the Foundation.
The operated patients were diagnosed with Cataract on September 11 at a Mega Eye Camp held at District Hospital, Churachandpur.
The Camp was organized by Directorate of Health Services, Government of Manipur in collaboration with Shija Eye Care Foundation.
Altogether 1200 patients were screened in the eye camp out of which 127 cataract patients and 45 Pterygium patients were detected.
The remaining cases would be operated on September 23 and 25 .
Shija Eye Care Foundation has been participating in the National Programme of 'Control of Blindness' since the last few years through Manipur State Blindness Control Society.