IMPHAL, April 2: A one day exclusive free eye screening and treatment for BPL patients with RSBY smart card was organized at Shija Eye Care Foundation, Shija Hospitals and Research Institute from 8 AM to 2 PM yesterday. Altogether 281 patients visited the OPD for screening, of the total number of OPD, diagnoses were made for 54 Cataract, 16 Pterygium and 208 refractive errors. The operable patient holding Smart Card issued by RSBY will be undergoing surgery at Shija Eye Care Foundation, of the total OPD patients 70 per cent had valid RSBY Smart card.
Prof Dr M Lala, HOD, Shija Eye Care Foundation, Dr Sachindra L, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. K. Romen, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Dr. Kh. Noornika, Consultant Oculoplastic Sugeon participated in the camp along with the support staff of Shija Eye Care Foundation.
RSBY has recognized Ophthalmology Department of Shija Hospitals as a referral center for its beneficiaries. Under the RSBY scheme BPL patients with RSBY Smart card can avail sponsored surgeries absolutely free of cost to the patients stated a release.