SEESHA in collaboration with the M.N. Eye Hospital organized a free eye screening camp on Saturday 02.10.2010, from 9am to 1pm at John Wesley School, Pallavaram. This camp reached out to people with eye problems, from children to the aged. 221 people participated, out of which 29 were advised usage of spectacles (bifocal and reading respectively). One woman diagnosed with cataract was recommended for IOL surgery (Intraocular Lens). She was referred to the M.N. eye hospital for surgery and it was performed free of cost. This camp benefited many poor people who put off treatment owing to poverty.

Details of the Eye Camp:

Organized by : SEESHA and M.N. Eye Hospital
Date and Time : October 02, 2010 (9 am to 1 pm)
Venue : John Wesley School, Pallavaram, Chennai -43.
No of participants : 221
Identified with problem : 30
Spectacles recommend : 29 (22 bifocal and 7 reading)
Surgery recommended : 1 (Cataract and IOL)

Testimony:

I am Suseela and 47 years old. I am living in Chennai with my children. To support my family and to bring up my children, I started going for a daily wage job in a leather company. Slowly I lost my eye sight due to cataract in my eyes. I could not afford money for eye check up and treatment and hence prolonged for many days without going for eye check up. With great difficulty, I used to work in my company, in my house and especially to walk in night time while returning home after my work with poor vision. In these circumstances, I heard that a Free Eye Camp would be conducted by Seesha in the area where I am residing. I attended the camp last month. On examining me, the doctors advised me for an immediate eye surgery and informed Seesha staff. Immediately I was taken to the hospital and admitted for further tests. The doctors performed the surgery and I was treated well at the hospital for few days. I got my eye sight back after a long time at free of cost. They did not charge for anything including accommodation, food and medicines at the hospital. I got clear vision and able to do all my works without difficulty. I thank God for my good eye sight and Seesha for their humanitarian services which not only brought light to my eyes but also to my life.”

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