Exclusive free eye screening and treatment for BPL patients
1ST APRIL 2012/p>
Exclusive free eye screening and treatment for BPL patients at Shija Eye Care Foundation
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. The camp was held on 1st April 2012 from 8 AM to 2 PM.
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 percent 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.
(Santosh Shekhar)
Manager- Business Development
Shija Hospitals and Research Institute Pvt. Ltd.
Langol
Imphal- 795001
Manipur State
Hand Phone: +91-9436036655
Phone: +91- 385- 2414214, 2414252, 2413163
Fax: +91- 385- 2412018
Website: www.shijahospitals.com
* This Press Release was sent by Santosh Shekhar ( Shija Hospitals and Research Institute Pvt. Ltd.) who can be contacted at santosh_07(at)yahoo(dot)com
This PR was webcasted on April 01, 2012.
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