Free Cataract Operation by Jan Vikas Trust & Nirala Eye Hospital (Gumla, Jharkhand)
Jan Vikas Trust (JVT) is a non-profit organization established in 2006 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, working in health, education, and rural development. The trust operates hospitals in Gumla and provides healthcare services to poor and underprivileged people.
In collaboration with its associated healthcare facilities such as Nirala Eye Hospital (Gumla), the trust regularly organizes free eye check-up and cataract surgery camps for rural communities.
Program Details
- Free eye camps are organized in Gumla and nearby rural areas.
- Patients are screened for vision problems, especially cataract.
- Identified patients are selected for free cataract surgery.
- Registration for such camps is often done at Nirala Eye Hospital.
Facilities Provided Free of Cost
- During these programs, beneficiaries receive:
- Free cataract (motiyabind) operation
- Intraocular Lens (IOL) implantation
- Free medicines and eye drops
- Free spectacles (glasses)
- Food and sometimes accommodation during treatment
- Post-operative follow-up care.
Similar eye camps in Jharkhand have also provided transport, lodging, and follow-up services to patients to ensure complete recovery.
Objectives of the Program
- To reduce preventable blindness caused by cataract
- To provide quality eye care to economically weaker sections
- To increase awareness about eye health in rural areas
- To ensure accessible and affordable healthcare