In the bustling city of Jodhpur lies the sprawling urban locality known as Chopasni Housing Board. This vibrant community is home to a significant population, primarily served by a multitude of private hospitals. However, for the lower and middle-income residents, healthcare options are limited to a single government hospital. Unfortunately, this facility lacks an eye specialist to address the eye care needs of the community.

Recognizing this gap, we have taken the initiative to bridge it by organizing a free eye clinic once a month at this hospital. On February 14, 2025, our dedicated team, led by Senior Optometrist Mr. Anjesh Srivastava, held a clinic at the government hospital. During this session, we provided on-site treatment to 56 patients and identified 4 patients requiring immediate surgical intervention. These patients were promptly transferred to our base hospital, where they underwent successful operations on the same day.

It is therefore natural for many villages in Rajasthan to be named in honour of this sacred tree. One such village is the village of Khejariali, 47 kiloneters east of Jodhpur. It was here that we were invited to organize a free eye camp on February 11, 2025. Our team which included overseas volunteer Dr Joseph Keenan, examined and treated 184 patients on-site. We brought 21 patients with cataract to our base hospital and operated them free of charge the same evening. Here are some photos from the camp.