20 patients in Tan Ky district received free eye surgery

(Baonghean.vn) - On August 26, with the support and technical transfer of the Central Eye Hospital, Tan Ky Medical Center performed Phaco surgery for 20 patients with cataracts.

Previously, from April 19 to 24, Tan Ky District Medical Center organized a free eye examination program for the elderly in difficult circumstances with cataracts in the locality. Patients were screened, had intraocular pressure measured, Javal measured, AB eye ultrasound, IOL power calculation, pre-operative tests, internal examination...

Free surgery for cataract patients. Photo: Phuong Hao

After screening, the team of doctors from the Central Eye Hospital and Tan Ky Medical Center performed free Phaco surgery, and at the same time provided consultation and guidance on how to use post-operative medication and how to prevent eye diseases that can cause blindness for 20 patients in Tan Ky district.

According to doctors, Phaco surgery is the most effective and optimal cataract treatment method today with advantages such as: each surgery only lasts 5 - 10 minutes, no pain, no bleeding, very small incision, vision recovery after only 2 hours...

This is a meaningful activity contributing to accelerating the fight against blindness in the whole province towards the World Vision Year in 2020./.

Phuong Hao