A 24th free cataract operation camp was organised under the joint aegis of lions club Bokaro Thermal and SIP DVC at Bokaro club here on Monday. A large number of underprivileged villagers are suffering from temporary blindness due to lack of proper medical attention which were immunised in the camp.
More than 300 hundred men and women patients got themselves registered at the camp. Out of these 51 patients were selected for Intra Ocular lens(IOl) operation, who will undergo the surgery on Tuesday at the PTJM hospital at Peterwar.
The men and women visiting the camp were thoroughly checked by a team of Dr DK Gupta and other technical staffs including Rajendra Prasad, Sudhir Chauhan Rameshwar Prasad, Bhuneshwar Mahto, Ganesh Mahto Rajesh Gupta and Rinku Nayak.
While inaugurating the free eye relief camp organised by the lions club, Bokaro Thermal on the local DVC, Bokaro club premises here on Monday. Addressing the gathering DVC, BTPS, chief engineer and project head Pramod Kumar praised the efforts of the lions club, Bokaro Thermal members for their selfless service to the underprivileged.
“I believe in make a difference and make an impact in community as every individual is able to make a lasting impression in social dynamics through wide range of
activities for the betterment of community.” He called upon the members of the club to organised more such camps in the remote areas.
lions club president lion G.Jha said that eyes were the most vital organ the human body and helping one to regain his vision. Stressing on the need of creating an awareness about eye care right from early.
Earlier the club president G Jha welcomed the guests and secretary lion Md eyasin presented his reports on different club activities. lion G.P. Singh, Dr N Maiotra, Manoj Kumar Srivastava among others who addressed the gathering.
Those who extended help in organizing the camp include lions BDSahu, RPSingh Yogendra Giri, Binod Bhatia, Jitendra Gupta, TNSingh, SB Singh, Jitendra Singh, NP Sinha, Susil Kumar Singh, Suresh Prasad Nikhar, PP Srivastava and others.