223 Eye Check- up at Pimpalgaon Ujjaini
Ahmednagar 2023: Bosco Gramin Vikas Kendra (BGVK) organized a comprehensive Eye Check-Up Camp for the residents of Pimpalgaon Ujjaini Village in the district of Ahmednagar. A total of 62 individuals benefited from this initiative, conducted under the agies of the Rural Health and Nutrition Project supported by the Cummins India Foundation.
Eye Check-Up camps play a pivotal role in early detection, crucial for identifying eye conditions and preventing visual impairments. This proactive and community-centric approach aims to promote eye health, prevent visual impairments, and ensure accessibility to eye care services for diverse populations. The camp was conducted in collaboration with a team of doctors from Budrani Hospital, Pune. During the camp, 26 individuals received prescription glasses, and four were referred to Budrani Hospital, Pune for cataract surgery.
Mr. Vilas, a staff member of BGVK, efficiently managed the operations of the camp, ensuring that a significant number of people could benefit from the services provided. The villagers expressed sincere gratitude to Cummins India Foundation and BGVK for spearheading this valuable initiative, emphasizing its impact on community well-being.