Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) carried out free surgery on 38 needy patients at its modern operation theater on Thursday (Feb 16).

BEHRI honourary Prof Dr Md Saleh, Dr Rubina Akhter, and Dr Golam Mojumder Rabbi took part in the operations at the BEHRI at Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital today.

Some 38 patients received Cataract surgery and two patients received Ophthalmic surgery, among 38 patients 21 men and 17 women.

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute, Vision Care Foundation and Nobojagoron Disability Rights Organization organised the free eye camp.

BEHRI Honorary Director and President of Vision Care Foundation Prof Dr Md Saleh said this initiative has been taken to provide eye treatment to the poor and cataract patients.

“Around 1,900 patients already received free surgery through this free eye camp across the country,” he said.

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute started treatment services in April 2014 through modern medical equipment and investigations while more tertiary eye treatments are now being given here by using modern operation theater.

BDST: 1610 HRS, FEB 16, 2023
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