Free specs were distributed to the dwellers with poor vision.
Myopic, astigmatism, cylindrical vision and patients needing bifocal lens were examined and were given free specs to people of all ages.
The camp started in the morning and ended by evening.
The following is the summary of beneficiaries list that were given free spectacles.
The free specs was sponsored by Prodigee foundation and the doctors time invested for the same
|
Type of vision impairment |
No of patients diagnosed |
No of free specs given |
|
Myopic |
49 |
49 |
|
Hyperopic |
75 |
75 |
|
Astigmatism |
1 |
1 |
|
Double vision |
14 |
14 |
|
Total |
139 |
139 |
Eye Camp 2 (for low income group patients)
The camp was inaugurated by Ms. Kamayni Brahmabhatt, who is an activist fighting against disparity in women and female ratio being so low. The camp was attended by other NGO’s who were in similar development activities.
The camp was set up in conjunction with Lotus hospitals that brought in their doctors and optometricians to examine the patients need and provide free spectacles. The patients in Gilbert hill were examined for cataract, vision issues, and eye infections.
Community leaders in the area ensured that patients in all households were brought in for the camp.
Instant medication was provided where ever necessary and in the event the patient needed surgery, the patients were asked to visit lotus hospital for further treatment and medication
|
Number of beneficiaries |
Women 16 to 25yrs |
25 to 40yrs |
Above 40yrs |
Total |
|
Vision problems |
84 |
65 |
70 |
219 |
|
Free spectacles given to |
70 |
45 |
42 |
157 |
|
Cataract |
- |
1 |
25 |
26 |
|
Eye infections |
14 |
19 |
3 |
36 |
|
Total patients |
84 |
65 |
70 |
219 |