Free cataract operation
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2013 :
In continuation to the Blindness Control Programme under the project 'Netra Jyoti' of its Corporate Social Responsibility-Community Development (CSR-CD) Scheme, Loktak Power Station, NHPC Ltd has started conducting free cataract operations in collaboration with Shija Hospitals and Research Institute, (SHRI) Imphal.
A press release issued by Sr Deputy CMO of Medical Department, Loktak Hydel Power Station Dr KK Singh stated that the fourth batch of free cataract operation was held yesterday at SHRI with 7 cataract cases operated successfully.
Free medicine, subsidized cost of operation with foldable IOL, transportation and fooding for the patients were provided by NHPC Ltd.
Free spectacles shall be distributed to the cataract operated cases.
So far 25 cataract cases have been operated successfully in four batches during the current financial year.