West Bengal: Dense cataracts in both eyes, 4-month-old boy operated at pediatric eye centre
New Delhi: A 15-year-old boy, who was born with dense cataracts in both eyes, is now leading a normal life after he underwent surgery when he was just four months old.
The crucial surgery was performed at the pediatric eye care centre at Vivekananda Mission Asram Netra Niramay Niketan (VMANNN) in West Bengal.
Ankush, now an aspiring engineer and cricket enthusiast, was brought to the clinic more than 14 years ago after his vision defects were observed.
The eye care centre at VMANNN was established with Orbis support and equipped with essential equipment and pediatric anaesthesia facilities. Since 1988, Orbis in India has been working closely with a network of 37 partner hospitals to treat and prevent avoidable blindness, especially among children, a statement by the hospital said.
"Performing cataract surgery on a child is not a miniature version of adult surgery. It requires specialised instrumentation, expertise and experience on part of the surgeon. It demands urgency of treatment along with far greater precision," noted Dr Rishi Raj Borah, Country Director for Orbis in India.
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