Que Phong: 230 people received free eye exams

(Baonghean.vn) - For 3 days from September 15 to September 17, Nghe An Eye Hospital coordinated with Que Phong General Hospital to organize free examinations, cataract replacements and eye disease consultations for patients in the district.

Doctors at Nghe An Eye Hospital examined 234 patients, mostly elderly people. Through examination, most of them had diseases such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, pterygium, entropion, etc. After being examined and diagnosed, all patients were given prophylactic antibiotics and eye wash as well as advice on how to care for and maintain healthy eyes.

Eye examination for patients.

Of the 234 people who came for examination, 28 patients were assigned to have their cataracts replaced for free. In addition to the free surgery worth 7.5 million VND, the patients were also taken to the Eye Hospital for surgery.

This is an annual charity activity carried out by the Eye Hospital to examine eyes and relieve blindness for the people./.

Thuy Hang

(Kui Phong Radio)