Outreach Eye Screening Camps by Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital

03 October 2023, Deoghar-Giridih-Jamui: NBJK’s Vimla Ramkrishna Bajaj Eye Hospital-Deoghar, with support from Sightsavers India and SBI Foundation, recently organized 15 eye screening camps from 23rd Sept to 3rd Oct 2023. These camps reached remote villages in Deoghar, Giridih, and Jamui districts of Jharkhand & Bihar.

In total, 290 individuals received crucial eye check-ups, with 130 diagnosed with cataracts. Additionally, 62 cases of refractive errors, 13 with pterygium, and 1 case of glaucoma were identified. Medicines were distributed to 48 patients, while cataract patients were referred to our base hospital.

We also conducted eye care training for ASHAs in Mohanpur (Deoghar) and Gandey (Giridih) on 23rd and 27th Sept. Together, we’re making a difference in eye health!