Hoshiarpur (Daljit Ajnoha):- The Rotary Eye Bank and Corneal Transplantation Society, Hoshiarpur, organised a free eye check-up camp at CHC Jhungian-Binewal under the directions of Civil Surgeon Dr. Mandeep Kamal. During the camp, eye specialist Dr. Parwinder Kaur, MS (Eyes), examined 340 patients. Free medicines were also distributed to all patients.
The camp was jointly inaugurated by Dr. Parwinder Kaur and Dr. Nirmal Kumar, Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at CHC Binewal. On the occasion, society chairman JB Bahl honoured both doctors by presenting them with saplings.
220 Patients Receive Free Spectacles; 77 to Undergo Surgery
During the examinations, 220 patients were found to need spectacles, which were provided free of cost by the society. In addition, various types of eye surgery were found necessary for 77 patients. Dates for their operations have also been scheduled. Corneal problems were identified in seven patients.
With the support of the society and in coordination with the Civil Surgeon, Hoshiarpur, the 77 patients will undergo free surgeries at Civil Hospital, Hoshiarpur. The patients will be transported from CHC Binewal to the hospital by bus and will be dropped back at CHC Binewal the following morning after their operations. According to the society, patients will not have to bear any expenses for this entire process.
Society to Also Help Two Needy Young Men from Afghanistan
Society chairman JB Bahl said the organisation is working to bring light into the lives of patients suffering from corneal problems by providing them with corneal transplantation facilities. The society also extends assistance to needy patients living abroad.
He said that two young men from Afghanistan, aged 16 and 20, had contacted the society. Both are suffering from corneal diseases and belong to extremely financially disadvantaged families. The society will arrange their air tickets and also help them undergo free surgeries in Jalandhar.
He further said that patients suffering from corneal problems identified during the Binewal camp would be provided free corneal transplants whenever suitable corneas become available.
Health Department Staff Extends Support
SMO Dr. Nirmal Kumar and the entire staff of CHC Binewal assisted in organising the camp. Those present included Dr. Sandeep Singh, Dr. Gurpratap Singh, Dr. Tarnveer Singh, Dr. Pallavi, Namrata, Preeti, Veena Soni, Rajvir Kaur, Sunita Rani, Raj Rani, Mandeep Kaur, Raj Kumar, Sukhjinder Singh, Paramjit Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Vinay Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Ravinder Kumar, Dharminder Singh, Roshan Lal, Baljit Singh and Jaswinder Kumar, along with other staff members.
Among those specially present to assist with the arrangements were JB Bahl, Jasvir Kanwar, GS Bawa, Suman Nair, Ashok Jain, Professor Daljit Singh, Principal Bikkar Singh, Ajaib Singh Boparai, Onkar Singh Chahalpuri, Dr. Tarsem Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Rajan Mallan, Dr. Lakhwinder Kumar, Ravinder Bindu Bhublaan, Krishan Kishore, Naresh Bhublaan and Ram Ji Das Chauhan.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Roury, former MLA Lov Kumar Goldy, Sarpanch Sanjay Pippaliwal, Sarpanch Balwinder Singh Boparai, Sarpanch Sanjeev Singh, Aam Aadmi Party Garhshankar organisational in-charge Charanjit Singh Channi and Jagdev Singh Garhimansewal also attended the event.
Photo Caption: Dr. Parwinder Kaur, MS (Eyes), and SMO Dr. Nirmal Kumar inaugurating the eye check-up camp at CHC Jhungian-Binewal. Society chairman JB Bahl, Dr. Tarsem Singh and other dignitaries are also present.
