Elderly Residents Regain Sight After Free Cataract Surgery Camp in Gorkha

Gorkha. Subi Gurung, 74, from Ajirkot-1, Gyachhok, has successfully seen the world again after two years. She had lost her eyesight due to cataracts for a long time, and her son, Kanchha Gurung, carried her to the hospital.

Subi's face lit up with immense joy as the bandages were removed after the surgery. After the health workers cleaned her eyes and fitted her with glasses, she was able to recognize people. Thanking the doctors who showed her the world, she said she can now walk without a cane or support.

Not just Subi, but 27 others also underwent successful cataract surgery at the free eye camp organized in Bhachchek. Gunannidhi Adhikari, 91, from Ajirkot-3, Dhitar, was also delighted after regaining his sight following the surgery.

Son Kajiram Adhikari also felt great relief after his father regained his sight. Mr. Adhikari, who suffered greatly from blindness in his old age, can now move around on his own.

Similarly, new light has returned to the lives of Purnabahadur Tamang, 63, from Simjung, and Nakkale Tamang, 65, from Muchhok, who had lost their vision for years.

This camp was organized by Ajirkot Rural Municipality with financial support from the Mutu Foundation and Manoj Association France. Himalaya Eye Hospital Pokhara, Ruit Foundation, and Eye Care Foundation provided technical support at the camp.

A total of 417 people from Ajirkot and neighboring Dudhpokhari Rural Municipality in Lamjung received eye examinations at this camp, where services were provided by a team led by Dr. Jyotsna Sharma, a senior ophthalmologist from Himalaya Eye Hospital.