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2017 - 2018 TRIP
In 2018, 2 teams in Project Aasha visited Bung and Gorkha in Nepal
BUNG
The team that embarked on this trip consisted of Prof Tham, Dr Kumaran, Dr Gayathri, 7 LKC medicine students and 2 SIT physiotherapy students.
GORKHA
From 9 to 13 March 2018, a team comprising of medical students and nursing students visited Gorkha District. The team was led by Dr Rupesh Agrawal, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at National Health Group Eye Institute (Singapore), and was accompanied by Mr Kothubutheen Mohamed Farook, a Principal Optometrist with the Singapore National Eye Centre, Dr Chan Siew Luen, a member of the International Service wing of the Rotary Club of Singapore, and Dr Hnin Hnin Oo, a Medical Officer with the Ministry of Health Holdings.
Over the course of the trip, the team conducted a surgical eye camp, a first aid teaching session, and also made a recce trip to Amppipal Hospital to explore possible avenues of collaboration.
BUNG
VILLAGE IN BUNG
We focused heavily on a health camp that was conducted over 2 days in Bung, a village located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal.
ENTERANCE TO VILLAGE SOTANG
To arrive at the destination, we took a 16 hours-long jeep ride from Kathmandu and hiked for 2 days, stopping for a night at a village called Sotang.
HEALTH POST IN BUNG
Bung’s healthcare provision is spearheaded by two clinics - the Edmund Hillary Clinic and a government health post. The former is limited in space and only provides basic health services to the villagers, and is unable to deal with medical emergencies. The health post in Bung is well-developed, but is less frequented due to a lack of accessibility. It is built on top of a steep hill, requiring a 30 minutes hike, which poses as a huge hurdle for the sick. The nearest hospital requires 4 days of travel.
SCREENING PATIENTS
The health camp saw more than 200 over villagers screened. Other than BMI, heart rate and blood pressure measurements, they were screened for diabetes mellitus, Helicobacter pylori infections and eye problems such as cataracts.
TAKING PATIENT HISTORY
Consultations were also given by the three doctors and medications were prescribed accordingly.
EXAMINING PATIENT
A quick physical examination was also conducted to learn more about the patients' conditions.
TEACHING PATIENTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
If needed, physiotherapy session were also conducted by the 2 students from SIT, where the students taught the villagers simple exercises that can help them.
PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES
Simple physiotherapy exercises were taught to the healthcare workers in Sotang to alleviate musculoskeletal issues faced by many patients.
PHAPLU HOSPITAL
We were introduced to the grounds on which Phaplu Hospital was being rebuilt on after the earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015. The three doctors and some of the students extended the trip to not only observe the clinical setting and facilities of the health centre in Sotang but also conducted a recce trip to Phaplu hospital to understand more about how the healthcare system functions in Nepal and to find out how much help is sent to rural villages such as Bung.
VILLAGE IN BUNG
We focused heavily on a health camp that was conducted over 2 days in Bung, a village located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal.
ENTERANCE TO VILLAGE SOTANG
To arrive at the destination, we took a 16 hours-long jeep ride from Kathmandu and hiked for 2 days, stopping for a night at a village called Sotang.
HEALTH POST IN BUNG
Bung’s healthcare provision is spearheaded by two clinics - the Edmund Hillary Clinic and a government health post. The former is limited in space and only provides basic health services to the villagers, and is unable to deal with medical emergencies. The health post in Bung is well-developed, but is less frequented due to a lack of accessibility. It is built on top of a steep hill, requiring a 30 minutes hike, which poses as a huge hurdle for the sick. The nearest hospital requires 4 days of travel.
SCREENING PATIENTS
The health camp saw more than 200 over villagers screened. Other than BMI, heart rate and blood pressure measurements, they were screened for diabetes mellitus, Helicobacter pylori infections and eye problems such as cataracts.
TAKING PATIENT HISTORY
Consultations were also given by the three doctors and medications were prescribed accordingly.
EXAMINING PATIENT
A quick physical examination was also conducted to learn more about the patients' conditions.
TEACHING PATIENTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
If needed, physiotherapy session were also conducted by the 2 students from SIT, where the students taught the villagers simple exercises that can help them.
PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES
Simple physiotherapy exercises were taught to the healthcare workers in Sotang to alleviate musculoskeletal issues faced by many patients.
PHAPLU HOSPITAL
We were introduced to the grounds on which Phaplu Hospital was being rebuilt on after the earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015. The three doctors and some of the students extended the trip to not only observe the clinical setting and facilities of the health centre in Sotang but also conducted a recce trip to Phaplu hospital to understand more about how the healthcare system functions in Nepal and to find out how much help is sent to rural villages such as Bung.
VILLAGE IN BUNG
We focused heavily on a health camp that was conducted over 2 days in Bung, a village located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal.
ENTERANCE TO VILLAGE SOTANG
To arrive at the destination, we took a 16 hours-long jeep ride from Kathmandu and hiked for 2 days, stopping for a night at a village called Sotang.
HEALTH POST IN BUNG
Bung’s healthcare provision is spearheaded by two clinics - the Edmund Hillary Clinic and a government health post. The former is limited in space and only provides basic health services to the villagers, and is unable to deal with medical emergencies. The health post in Bung is well-developed, but is less frequented due to a lack of accessibility. It is built on top of a steep hill, requiring a 30 minutes hike, which poses as a huge hurdle for the sick. The nearest hospital requires 4 days of travel.
SCREENING PATIENTS
The health camp saw more than 200 over villagers screened. Other than BMI, heart rate and blood pressure measurements, they were screened for diabetes mellitus, Helicobacter pylori infections and eye problems such as cataracts.
TAKING PATIENT HISTORY
Consultations were also given by the three doctors and medications were prescribed accordingly.
EXAMINING PATIENT
A quick physical examination was also conducted to learn more about the patients' conditions.
TEACHING PATIENTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
If needed, physiotherapy session were also conducted by the 2 students from SIT, where the students taught the villagers simple exercises that can help them.
PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES
Simple physiotherapy exercises were taught to the healthcare workers in Sotang to alleviate musculoskeletal issues faced by many patients.
PHAPLU HOSPITAL
We were introduced to the grounds on which Phaplu Hospital was being rebuilt on after the earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015. The three doctors and some of the students extended the trip to not only observe the clinical setting and facilities of the health centre in Sotang but also conducted a recce trip to Phaplu hospital to understand more about how the healthcare system functions in Nepal and to find out how much help is sent to rural villages such as Bung.
VILLAGE IN BUNG
We focused heavily on a health camp that was conducted over 2 days in Bung, a village located in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal.
ENTERANCE TO VILLAGE SOTANG
To arrive at the destination, we took a 16 hours-long jeep ride from Kathmandu and hiked for 2 days, stopping for a night at a village called Sotang.
HEALTH POST IN BUNG
Bung’s healthcare provision is spearheaded by two clinics - the Edmund Hillary Clinic and a government health post. The former is limited in space and only provides basic health services to the villagers, and is unable to deal with medical emergencies. The health post in Bung is well-developed, but is less frequented due to a lack of accessibility. It is built on top of a steep hill, requiring a 30 minutes hike, which poses as a huge hurdle for the sick. The nearest hospital requires 4 days of travel.
SCREENING PATIENTS
The health camp saw more than 200 over villagers screened. Other than BMI, heart rate and blood pressure measurements, they were screened for diabetes mellitus, Helicobacter pylori infections and eye problems such as cataracts.
TAKING PATIENT HISTORY
Consultations were also given by the three doctors and medications were prescribed accordingly.
EXAMINING PATIENT
A quick physical examination was also conducted to learn more about the patients' conditions.
TEACHING PATIENTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
If needed, physiotherapy session were also conducted by the 2 students from SIT, where the students taught the villagers simple exercises that can help them.
PHYSIOTHERAPY EXERCISES
Simple physiotherapy exercises were taught to the healthcare workers in Sotang to alleviate musculoskeletal issues faced by many patients.
PHAPLU HOSPITAL
We were introduced to the grounds on which Phaplu Hospital was being rebuilt on after the earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015. The three doctors and some of the students extended the trip to not only observe the clinical setting and facilities of the health centre in Sotang but also conducted a recce trip to Phaplu hospital to understand more about how the healthcare system functions in Nepal and to find out how much help is sent to rural villages such as Bung.
GORKHA
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
SURGICAL CATARACT CAMP
The doctors conducted a surgical cataract camp at Gorkha District Centre in Gorkha, Nepal. The camp was held at Lion’s Eye Centre. In partnership with Himalayan Eye Hospital (HEH) and the Lion’s Club, we conducted 53 successful cataract surgeries over the course of two days.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
A complete fundus examination was performed for each patient before they were sent for surgery – a good practice we have introduced since our last surgical eye camp in December 2016. The fundus examination rules out any underlying retinal pathologies that may contribute to a loss in visual acuity, in addition to the cataracts observed, so that unnecessary cataract surgeries that do not restore the patient’s vision can be avoided.
POST OPERATION SCREENINGS
On the morning after the operations, post-operation screenings were performed for each patient. We are glad to report no post-operation complications, achieving an operation success rate of 100%.
PATIENTS AT SURGICAL CAMP
On 12 March, we wrapped up the surgical camp with a one-day basic primary eye care training conducted at Lion’s Eye Centre. We provided training in eye-related patient screening and education to more than 20 healthcare workers gathered from different villages all over the district of Gorkha.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
The training aimed to help the healthcare workers improve their ability to recognise warning signs of eye conditions for timely treatment, identify post- operative complications once the patients return to their villages after their cataract surgery, and prevent common eye conditions by mitigating risk factors.
POST - TRIP REVIEW
Moving forward, we hope to improve operating theatre hygiene and safety standards through the provision of equipment as well as the integration of the best practices from Singapore into existing local surgical protocols. We also hope to establish screening protocols for selecting patients indicated for surgery. Recognising the limitations of local working set-ups, input from local staff will be sought based on on-the-ground experience with the newly introduced protocols.
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