Over 200 examined at eye screening camp

Under the initiative of the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital’s Outreach Health and Education Programme, a free eye screening camp was organised at its Rural Health Centre at Pohir to detect eye related ailments among attendees.

Dr Priyanka Arora, Associate Professor, and Dr Ritesh Verma, Assistant Professor, from the Department of Ophthalmology, DMC&H, provided their services during the camp.

Over 200 patients were examined, while as many as 13 patients underwent free cataract surgeries at the hospital. Cost of these surgeries would be borne by the DMC&H Managing Society. After the surgery, these patients were provided with free spectacles and medications.

Dr Anurag Chaudhary, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine at DMC&H, highlighted that the DMC&H Rural Health Centre is equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities to address the healthcare needs of the region. He noted that free eye camps help mitigate challenges related to the availability and affordability of quality healthcare for residents in rural areas.

Providing further details on the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital’s Outreach Health and Education Programme, Dr Bishav Mohan, Chief Cardiologist at Hero DMC Heart Institute, said that the initiative aimed to create a supportive environment that promotes healthier lifestyles while addressing specific health issues within the community. A dedicated medical team has been established to conduct various activities for the benefit of the local population.

Dr Bishav Mohan added that the programme’s objective was to reach out to rural communities and provide high-quality, preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare services.

He noted that the program helped in bridging the gap between rural communities and advanced medical care, making these services more accessible to individuals who might otherwise face difficulties in seeking proper care and treatment.