Annual Free Cataracts Surgery Camp
Bhaktivedanta Hospital runs an annual free cataract surgery camp, the Barsana Eye Camp, in Barsana, Mathura District. The camp aims to serve the people residing in Barsana and the surrounding 120 villages. This annual camp was started in 1992, the latest being conducted between 31 Jan - 19 Feb 2010.
Special features of the camp:
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- Detailed preoperative examination of the eye
- Advanced imported German Zeis operating microscopes
- High standard sterilization protocols
- Suture less surgery for cataract removal with implantation of intra occular lens in each patient
- 24 hours post-operative care before discharge
- Immediate post operative follow up camp after 4 days of discharge
- Final follow up after 40 days of discharge
- Patients receive post-operative medicines for 40 days along with 1 blanket and black goggles totally free of cost
- Wholesome lacto-vegetarian food for the patient and 1 relative till the patient is discharged completely free of cost
- All the patients and relatives are treated equally irrespective of their cast, creed or financial backgrounds
- Children, one-eyed patients and patients requiring specialized care, who cannot be operated in the camp setup are brought to Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mumbai, are admitted, operated and sent back to Barsana, free of cost
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