Free eye care
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 13 2012:
The 6th batch of free cataract operation was conducted by the Loktak Power Station NHPC Ltd under its CSR-CD scheme yesterday at Shija Hospitals wherein six cases were operated successfully.
Out of the target of 100 cases to be operated within the current financial year, the NHPC Loktak has operated 44 cases so far, said a statement issued by the Dy CMO of NHPC Loktak.
At the same time, the NHPC, in collaboration with SHRI, would organise a free eye care and cataract detection camp at Ithai Barrage on September 15 from 9am.It stated that all types of eye ailment would be examined and free medicines would be provided during the camp.
Operable cataract cases should also be identified for free cataract operation while free spectacles would also be provided to the operated patients.