Two-day free eye screening camp organized by Lions Club of Dimapur (LCD) commenced at Lions Health Centre, Midland, Dimapur on Saturday.
Speaking to Nagaland Post, Lion president, Basu Damani mentioned that unlike the previous years, the club has initiated the camp with the objective to reach out to the general public on humanitarian ground.
He said that the free eye camp initiated by LCD was held twice a year, he added. Damani also mentioned that the camp was not about organizing free screening alone but patents were also provided with complementary medicine and professional advice, conducting I.O.L. surgery (Cataract) in collaboration with the Jorhat Lions Eye Hospital.
He said after treatment from the professional specialist, patients with actual I.O.L. surgery (Cataract) will be performed at the Jorhat Eye Hospital in Jorhat, where the expenses will be sponsored by Lions Club of Dimapur.
The camp will culminate on October 1. Patients interested in availing the service can register to avail the benefit.