Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) carried out free surgery on 46 needy patients at its modern operation theater on Thursday (Feb 9).

BEHRI honourary Prof Dr Md Saleh and Dr Rubina Akhter took part in the operations at the BEHRI at Bashundhara Residential Area in the capital today.

Some 46 patients received eye surgery, among 46 patients 28 men and 18 women.

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute, Vision Care Foundation and Nobojagoron Disability Rights Organization organised the free eye camp.

BEHRI Public Relations Officer Faiza Rahman said this initiative has been taken to provide eye treatment to the poor and cataract patients.

“Around 1,900 patients already received free surgery through this free eye camp across the country,” she said.

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute started treatment services in April 2014 through modern medical equipment and investigations while more tertiary eye treatments are now being given here by using modern operation theater.

BDST: 1543 HRS, FEB 09, 2023
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