Free Eye camp at Karimadom Colony, Trivandrum
On 28th
July, 2013 Trivandrum Don Bosco Veedu society conducted a free eye camp jointly
with Chaithanya Sight Foundation at Karimadom colony near Manacaud, Trivandrum.
Over hundred poor people of Karimadom Colony benefitted from the Camp.
The Local
Ward Councilor, Shri. P.S Nair presided over the inaugural function which
started at 9.00. am. Fort S.I, Shri. Sherry inaugurated the camp. Chaithanya
Sight Foundation Coordinator Shri. Joby Kondoor led an awareness campaign on
the importance of eye care. Fr. P.D Thomas, Director, Don Bosco Veedu Society
delivered the welcome address and Mr. Thampi, the medical camp coordinator
proposed the vote of thanks.
The camp
started soon after. As many as 100 people participated in the camp and
underwent check up. The team of seven people led by Dr. Teena, efficiently
examined those who attended the camp. 18 people needed cataract surgery and
over 20 people were prescribed glasses. The State Bank of India and some
socially responsible people sponsored glasses for all those who required it and
the Chithanya Sight Foundation agreed to provide free treatment to all those
with cataract. About 23 people required further checkups at the Chaithanya
hospital.
This was
indeed a rare chance which the poor people of Karimadom received. Those who
required treatment attended the camp and cooperated with the doctors who
conducted the examination. The camp which started at 9.00 am ended at 1.00 pm.
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