15 patients with cataracts underwent surgery

(Baonghean.vn) - On May 16, with the technical transfer from the Department of Ophthalmology - Provincial General Hospital, Yen Thanh Hospital successfully performed surgery on 15 elderly patients with cataracts.

Phaco surgery at Yen Thanh district hospital.

Previously, the hospital had screened and classified 120 patients with cataracts. In this transfer, the hospital successfully operated on 15 patients without having to transfer them to a higher level as before. Phaco surgery costs are covered by Health Insurance.

This is a modern eye surgery method, the surgery time is quick, only 10-15 minutes, and especially there is no bleeding, the incision is small, no stitches are needed, minimizing post-operative astigmatism, quickly restoring vision and creating peace of mind for patients, especially when the patients are mainly elderly.

Successful implementation is a favorable condition for patients, especially elderly patients with cataract in the district; At the same time, it reduces expensive travel costs for patients and helps poor patients feel secure in receiving treatment in the district with high technology, safety and efficiency. From now on, Yen Thanh General Hospital will introduce this technique into routine surgery at the hospital.

Thanh Hoa

Center for Communication and Health Education