Free Surgery Restores Vision to Three Children and Their Mother from the Same Family

Udaipur: The Department of Ophthalmology at Pacific Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) has successfully restored the vision of three children and their mother from the same family, all of whom were suffering from congenital cataracts. The surgeries were conducted free of charge, offering a new lease on life to the family members who were all affected by the same condition.

The patients were identified during a free medical check-up and consultation camp organized by PMCH in Soharti village. During the initial screening, the team discovered that the three children and their mother had vision problems due to cataracts. They were then referred to PMCH for further specialized testing. Advanced equipment at the hospital confirmed that all four patients had congenital cataracts, a condition that can only be treated through surgery.

A dedicated team from the Department of Ophthalmology, including surgeons Dr. Rajendra Chaudhary, Dr. Saloni, Dr. Sagar, Dr. Subhash, Dr. Akanksha, and Dr. Nishtha, along with the Anesthesia Department led by Dr. Prakash Odichya, Dr. Swati, Dr. Divesh, Harish, and Heera, performed these challenging surgeries. The team successfully restored the vision of each patient, giving them back the sight they had lost.

Dr. Rajendra Chaudhary, the lead ophthalmic surgeon, reported that all patients showed rapid improvement in their vision following the surgery. The children and their mother have regained their lost eyesight, bringing new hope and happiness to their lives. The surgeries not only improved their health but also provided the family with a renewed sense of life.

Dr. Chaudhary explained that congenital cataracts, a condition where children are born with cataracts in their eyes, can severely affect vision if not treated promptly. In India, approximately 6 out of every 10,000 children are born with this condition, which accounts for 10 percent of childhood blindness cases. It is often caused by infections in mothers or genetic conditions like Down syndrome.

The family expressed their gratitude to PMCH Chairman Rahul Agarwal and Executive Director Aman Agarwal for providing this life-changing service free of charge.