Seventy-year-old Debeswari, from Golaghat District, Assam, India once led an active life, walking to her nearby village to visit. When cataracts clouded her vision, her world shrank to the four walls of her home. Once cheerful and independent, she became totally dependent on her family. Financial struggles and fear of surgery kept her from seeking… Continue reading Cataract surgery counselling helps senior regain independence
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Community outreach leads to sight-saving cataract surgery
Sriramappa, from Karnataka, India, was living with vision loss from cataracts. This left him dependent on his family for his daily needs, and he could no longer support them by grazing his cows and goats. When his wife passed away from an illness, and he lived in darkness, mentally and physically, for three years. His… Continue reading Community outreach leads to sight-saving cataract surgery
Community health worker breaks down barriers with empathy before eye charts
In the hills of Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi District, Robiroy, a young community health worker from Nongpoh Vision Centre, was assigned to serve 47 villages with a population of more than 16,000. Initially, he encountered skepticism from the community, as people feared medical interventions or had misconceptions. For many, fading vision was simply part of growing old.… Continue reading Community health worker breaks down barriers with empathy before eye charts
Early detection gives little boy a second chance at life
Four-year-old Priyansh’s story begins in March 2023 when his father, Raj, noticed a strange glow in his little boy’s eyes. It was an observation that would end up saving Priyansh’s life. Raj and his wife, Ramya, acted quickly and took Priyansh to a local doctor who diagnosed him with a tumor. After more consultations, the… Continue reading Early detection gives little boy a second chance at life
