Transforming Lives Through Free Eye Care Services in Lahore
Transparent Hands is going to arrange a free medical camp to make healthcare accessible to the needy in Lahore. We are committed to our mission to extend comprehensive medical care to underprivileged communities. Lahore is an urban city with a large number of hospitals. Yet, many poor people are unable to access timely medical care due to their financial limitations. The primary objective of this medical camp is to uplift low-income communities and provide them with free consultations, eye examinations, eyeglasses, and medications.
Challenges
Many patients in Lahore face challenges in accessing eye care services due to a lack of quality facilities and high treatment costs. As a result, issues like blurred vision and cataract go untreated, negatively impacting the lives of individuals, particularly the elderly and those from low-income families. Vision problems often lead to difficulties in work, diminishing opportunities, and reducing quality of life.
Over 13,000 new cases of pink eye (conjunctivitis) were reported in Punjab recently, indicating a severe health issue in the region. Moreover, the occurrence of cataract is 51% in Pakistan.
Solution
Transparent Hands will hold a free eye camp in Lahore, bringing essential eye care services to those in need. Our team of experienced eye specialists will perform check-ups, provide eyeglasses, and offer necessary treatments, enabling residents to experience the joy of clear vision. This initiative will make eye care accessible. At the free medical camp, our team of ophthalmologists, nurses, and volunteers will offer the following free healthcare services to underprivileged people in Lahore.
• Eye Check-Ups
• Consultations
• Medicines
• Eyeglasses
• Deserving Surgical/Medical procedure cases will be registered
Transparent Hands, in collaboration with Life Hospital, organized a free eye camp on December 22, 2024, at Deera Ladaki near Ch. Nadeem Cheena, Lahore. The camp attracted many locals, indicating the lack of access to quality healthcare services in the area. Our free eye camp provided essential healthcare services to a large number of needy patients, including women and children, belonging to low-income communities.
Healthcare Services
A total of 201 deserving patients received the following free healthcare services at the eye camp:
- Eye Checkups
- Consultations
- Medicines
- Eye Glasses
- Blood pressure check-ups
- Diabetes tests
Most Common Diseases
At the free medical camp in Lahore, deserving patients received consultations for a variety of diseases, including:
- Cataract
- Conjunctivitis
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Hypermetropia
- Myopia
Impact
The free medical camp positively impacted the lives of 201 deserving patients and their families. The participants expressed their gratitude for the support provided by our team. The camp improved the vision of many participants who had been suffering due to treatable eye conditions. With the generous support of our donors and sponsors, Transparent Hands continues its mission to extend quality healthcare services to the most deserving people across the country.
During the free eye camp, 15 patients were identified for cataract surgery. These cases have been registered with Transparent Hands for further treatment.
This free eye camp marks another successful step in Transparent Hands' dedication to providing essential healthcare services to the needy. We aim to make a difference in many more lives. Together, we can continue to restore the eyesight of many needy patients in Pakistan and help them live more fulfilling lives.
Medical Camp Team
The medical camp was managed by a dedicated team of 14 members, including:
- 1 Supervisor
- 6 Optometrists
- 1 Doctor
- 3 Patient Registrars
- 2 Pharmacists
- 1 Videographer
Life Care Foundation, Lahore
Donated: $ 336.91
Farah H
Donated: $ 20.16
Ali Vijdan
Donated: $ 7.03
