Netra Jyoti 3.0 – Eye Screening & Cataract Care Camp

Netra Jyoti 3.0 – Eye Screening & Cataract Care Camp

Specialty:

Netra Jyoti 3.0 focused on providing accessible, dignified, and free eye care to elderly residents of a Vriddha Ashram. The project emphasized early detection of eye problems, free treatment, and cataract surgeries through a trusted medical partnership, ensuring both immediate care and long-term vision restoration.

Facts & Figures:

• Total eye examinations conducted: 72
• Free medicines provided: 72 beneficiaries
• Free spectacles distributed: All who required correction
• Cataract surgeries performed: 12
• Medical team: 4-member teamfrom Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital
• Camp Coordinator: Mr. Sagar Pokhrel(Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital)
• Project Phase: Third campunder Netra Jyoti initiative

Budget:

The tentative cost of organizing the Camp is 10,000

Support:

• Technical & Medical Support:Ramlal Golchha Eye
• Hospital with all free cataracts and testing
  • Organizing Body:Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown
    This project marks the third successful collaboration between Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown and Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital, following earlier camps at Budhiganga Gaunpalika and Manav Seva Aashram.

  Beneficiary Profile:

  Primary beneficiaries were elderly residents of the Vriddha Ashram, many of whom have limited access to regular eye care.

  • Direct beneficiaries: 72 individuals screened
  • Surgical beneficiaries: 12 elderly patientsreceiving cataract surgery
    The project primarily served underprivileged and dependent senior citizens.

  Impact/Outcome:

  • Restoration of vision for cataract patients, improving independence and quality of life
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, preventing future complications
  • Immediate relief through free medicines and spectacles
  • Strengthened trust between the community, Rotary, and healthcare providers
  • Reinforced Rotary’s commitment to preventive and curative healthcare services

  Sustainability:

  • Post-operative follow-up and guidance ensured through hospital coordination
  • Continued partnership with Ramlal Golchha Eye Hospital for referrals and future care
  • Awareness among caregivers for early identification of eye problems
  • Replicable project model for other elderly homes and communities
  • Commitment by Rotary Club of Biratnagar Downtown to continue Netra Jyoti as a recurring service initiative