Janathe Pada – Children’s Eye Camp

Janathe Pada – Children’s Eye Camp

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An eye check-up camp for children was arranged on Sunday, 27th Jan 2013 at village Janathe Pada, Taluka Vikramgadh, District Thane – roughly 145 kms from Mumbai.

Schools in the nearby villages (in the radius of 5-6 km) were informed to register students for this camp. We had roughly 250 students registered before the camp.

The camp had two objectives – primary of eye check-up and secondary of follow-up for general health check-up. Eye camp was managed by two optholmologist (Dr Swapna Shanbhag and Dr Bhagyashree Natu) from Opthalmology department of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. They were supported by supported by two optometrists (Ms Pratiksha and Mr Dheeraj) and sister Sumita Tembe from Team Suhrid. General health check-up was managed by two Team Suhrid physicians (Dr Lipsa Shah and Dr Bimal Shah) from Mumbai.

We examined around 176 patients (children  – 150 Adult – 26)  as outpatients in the camp.

Disease Female Male Grand Total
ALLERGIC CONJUCTIVITIES 0 2 2
CATARACT 6 6 12
ESOTROPIA 0 2 2
LE CORNEAL FB 1 0 1
MYOPIA 1 5 6
MYOPIA/AMBLYOPIA 1 0 1
PRESBYOPIA 6 6 12
PTOSIS 1 0 1
SYSTOLIC MURMER III/IV 1 0 1
NORMAL 50 88 138
Grand Total 67 109 176
 

As per the observations from the doctors, the majority of the children have normal vision but very acute malnutrition. Large percentage of them have Vitamin A deficiency. Amongst the elders checked, majority of them needed cataract surgery. Team Suhrid would also make arrangements within few weeks from the camp to support their cataract surgery in the possible capacity. Out of total patients, spectacles are provided to 18 patients free of cost by Suhrid Foundation.

The camp was successfully organized and the response from the villagers was overwhelming. Team Suhrid thanks Optholmology department (M&J Institute) at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for co-sponsoring the camp- for  helping with their expert doctors and supplies of medicines. Team of doctors handled the camp, which involved comprehensive eye examination/treatment, advice for future and ample supply of the medicines.

We hope that this kind of camps would help in prevention of blindness by early detection of symptoms, distribution of the medicines, recommendation of surgery and creating awareness amongst the rural masses, whose access to the eye care is almost negligible.

Towards the end of the camp, winter clothes – like sweaters, were distributed amongst children. This was a good relief to children in cold winter of this year.

Picture Gallery

Formal inauguration of camp by announcement by Principal of Janathepada School
School children and other locals already gathered for camp
 
Distribution of the work and explaining the process by Team Suhird at registration desk
 
Principal of Janathepada school thanking, Team Suhrid, locals and children for their support in setting up the camp arrangements.
As the camp starts, the queue being formed by children
 
Registration of children
 
Follow-up patients line-up for their health check-up with team of Dr Lipsa
Child being tested by Optometrist Dheeraj for reading for any refractive error. Majority of children had good reading eye, however, deficient of Vitamin A & D.
 
Dr Swapna Shanbhag checking one of the patients
 
Dr Bimal Shah, Heart-Specialist from Team Suhrid checking patient.
Team at registration - Shailendra Langade and Milind Tupe supported by Fawade Sir from school.
 
Dr Bhagyashree Natu checking the patients
 
Dr Lipsa Shah was supported with Ms Harsha and Mr Jadhav, a Pharmacist by profession
Locals from village helped team at registration desk in getting details from the children.
 
Delicious village preparation at lunch was enjoyed by volunteers and doctors at the houses of one of the local leaders.
 
Optometrist Prateeksha checking senior patients
Patient with cataract beinc checked
 
Winter clothes, such as sweaters,were distributed to children towards the end of the camp
 
Winter clothes, such as sweaters,were distributed to children towards the end of the camp
Medical Superintendent from Vikramgadh Hospital - Dr Milind Khandvi, visited the camp and appreciated the support extended by Suhrid Foundation. Team Suhrid discussing with him on the problems in the area and help local authorities can extend.
Dr Lipsa discussing diet plan for school children of Janathepada school. The new diet plan which Suhrid Foundation is planning to support going forward.

 

 

 
Team Suhrid at the camp venue
 
Time to say good-bye
Though exhaustive in activities - one can see satisfaction on the faces of the team.
 

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