Free cataract surgery

Mon, 08 Apr 1996

PADANG, West Sumatra: The local eye clinic plans to perform surgery on about 1,000 cataract patients in the province free of charge this year.

Clinic head Elya Thaher, said here last week the operations will be sponsored by the Lion's Club with additional funds from the government.

The program will be undertaken in phases in each regency. The first surgery began last month and so far 132 people have been operated on in Tanah Datar and Solok regencies.

As reported by Antara, Elya said that treatment will include post-operation examinations.(mds)

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