Early Times Report
Jammu, May 21: 500 free cataract surgeries have been conducted at Bee Enn General Hospital. According to press release, Vero Devi, the 500th patient to avail the free eye cataract surgery was felicitated in the hospital.
Addressing media persons, Kunil Bhalla, Managing Trustee informed as on date, 547 patients have registered at Bee Enn General Hospital for availing free eye cataract surgery. "The hospital saw the plight of many senior citizens who needed cataract surgery but could not afford it", he said, adding that the BNGH launched the free cataract service in September 2013.
He further said, "Vero Devi the 500th patient to avail the service is 86 years old and had been suffering from cataract problem since several years. With the successful of cataract operation, she in now able to see clearly and her life has changed."Dr Satish Kumar Gupta informed that the aim of free eye cataract surgery was if they could give light to those who were in dark because of money with their efforts. "We will feel that we did our duty toward society", he added. |
