The Barsana Eye Camp conducted by Bhaktivedanta Hospital successfully completed 15 years of service in the year 2007. This year the eye camp was conducted at Radha Madhav Ashram, Barsana, Mathura Dist., UP.
A team of 17 finest ophthalmic surgeons from Mumbai, 40 doctors and 270 volunteers worked steadily day and night from 1st to 16 th February 2007 at the eye camp in Barsana. During the first few days, 2536 patients were examined at the OPD (Out Patient Dept) and finally 611 eye surgeries were performed at the site and 31 patients were selected to be taken to Mumbai for specialized surgeries like that for one eyed patients and children.
The dental team of 3 doctors and 25 volunteers from Bhaktivedanta Hospital performed scaling, fillings and extractions for approx. 900 residents of Barsana and nearby villages.
This year despite unforeseen calamities as out-of-season rains, disruptive power supply, severe cold and lack of warm water for bathing and cooking, all the doctors and volunteers continued the eye surgeries and their respective duties punctually, with tolerance and offered their 100% to the eye camp.
Dr. Saxena, Chief Medical Officer, Mathura Dist., visited the eye camp with other officials and appreciated the hard work of the doctors and volunteers. Various local newspapers and national TV channels like India TV, NDTV and Neo TV covered the eye camp.
The Trustees and Managers of Bhaktivedanta Hospital extend their deepest gratitude to all those who served at the camp or extended their support through any means.
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Pictures from the 2007 Eye Camp
Pictures of every patient at Barsana 2007
Media Clips of 2007 Eye Camp
List of all patients at Barsana Eye Camp 2007.
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With your donation each patient receives the following care and services from Bhaktivedanta Hospital:
- Eye check-up and treatment determination.
- Pre-operative check-up
- Perform cataract surgery with lens implant for each patient, who needs it. Our standards and practices will be as high and professional as at the Bhaktivedanta Hospital Operation Theater itself.
- A minimum stay of three days is required for each patient after their operation. Free food and shelter is provided for both the patient and a relative.
- Provide a follow-up examination four days after discharge.
- A second follow-up examination is performed 40 days later.
- Upon discharge, all patients receive 40 days of referred medicines and eye drops, a pair of dark glasses and one woolen blanket.
