FREE CATARACT OPERATION CAMP
A free cataract operation camp was organised by Jharkhand Eye Bank, Hospital and Research Centre, run by Bihar Eye Bank Trust. The camp was held in the British School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 80 patients were examined. Advice and prescriptions were given for eye problems. 11 patients were found to be suffering from cataract. 8 patients were brought to Jharkhand Eye Bank, Hospital and Research Centre, Ranchi. They were given free medicines, dark glasses, food and lodging along with operation.
patients waiting
Operated patients were given advice for proper careafter the operation. Follow up will be done after one week and then after one month.
doctor with patients
Removal of dressings
Dark glasses being given by trustee S. Ghosh
At the camp, Dr. Vinita Sinha attended to the patients assisted by Sister Josepha Dungdung, Babita Kumari and Ravi Shankar Kumar.
Dr. P. Sinha Secretary advising the patients
– Dr. Pronoti Sinha, Secretary, Bihar Eye Bank Trust
Organizer
Jharkhand Eye Bank Hospital and Research Centre is run by Bihar Eye Bank Trust, a registered charitable trust (No. 17174 of 1974 under the Indian Trust Act), founded by Late N. Bakshi I.C.S. The Trust is headed by H.E. the Governor of Jharkhand and includes other state dignitaries.
The Bihar Eye Bank Trust is a permanent member of Eye Bank Association of India and is registered under the District Blindness Control Society, Ranchi.
The Hospital is housed in a three-storied building standing on 0.7 acres of land in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. It is easily reached road, rail and air.
