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</div><div><h3><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><span style="font-size:28px;font-family:&quot;Yeseva One&quot;, serif;"></span></strong></h3><div><h2><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>30th Free Cataract Surgery Eye Camp – Serving Rural Communities</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">The 30<strong>th Free Cataract Surgery Eye Camp </strong>was successfully conducted on <strong>15th March 2026</strong> with the medical support of <strong>Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai.&nbsp;</strong>The camp aimed to provide <strong>free eye checkups and free cataract surgery</strong> to underprivileged and rural communities.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">This initiative reflects our continued mission to deliver accessible and quality eye care services to economically weaker sections of society.</span></p><h2><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Total Beneficiaries of the Free Eye Camp</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">A total of <strong>287&nbsp; patients</strong> from nearby villages attended the camp and underwent comprehensive eye examinations conducted by experienced ophthalmologists.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Screening Results</strong></span></h3><ul><li><p style="text-align:left;"></p><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);"><span style="text-align:left;"><div style="text-align:justify;">✅ 86<strong>&nbsp;patients</strong> diagnosed with cataract were selected for <strong>immediate free cataract surgery in Chennai</strong>.</div></span><span style="text-align:left;"><div style="text-align:justify;">✅ 37<strong>&nbsp;patients</strong> received&nbsp;<strong>spectacles</strong> to correct refractive errors.</div></span></span><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">✅ All patients were provided lunch and safe transportation to Chennai for surgery.</span></div>
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</div></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">This holistic approach ensured dignity, comfort, and proper medical care throughout the process.</span></p></div></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"></blockquote><div><div><div><h2><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Impact of the Free Cataract Surgery Camp</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">Cataract is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in India. Through this <strong>free eye surgery camp</strong>, patients not only regain eyesight but also improve their livelihood, independence, and quality of life.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">Inspired by the teachings of <strong>Swami Vivekananda</strong>, this service initiative stands as a model of community welfare and humanitarian care.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);">May <strong>Sri Ramakrishna</strong> bless all beneficiaries and guide us to continue this noble service to humanity!</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(74, 43, 212);"><br/></span></p></div>
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</div><div><h3><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><span style="font-size:28px;font-family:&quot;Yeseva One&quot;, serif;"></span></strong></h3><div><h2><span style="font-size:26px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>29th Free Cataract Surgery Eye Camp – Serving Rural Communities</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color:rgb(34, 135, 62);">The <strong>29th Free Cataract Surgery Eye Camp </strong>was successfully conducted on <strong>15th February 2026</strong> with the medical support of <strong>Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai.&nbsp;</strong>The camp aimed to provide <strong>free eye checkups and free cataract surgery</strong> to underprivileged and rural communities.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(34, 135, 62);">This initiative reflects our continued mission to deliver accessible and quality eye care services to economically weaker sections of society.</span></p><hr/><h2><span style="font-size:26px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Total Beneficiaries of the Free Eye Camp</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color:rgb(34, 135, 62);">A total of <strong>242&nbsp; patients</strong> from nearby villages attended the camp and underwent comprehensive eye examinations conducted by experienced ophthalmologists.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:26px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Screening Results</strong></span></h3><ul><li><p id="list-fix-p" style="height:0px;">​</p><p id="list-fix-p" style="height:0px;">​</p><p id="list-fix-p" style="height:0px;">​</p><p style="text-align:left;"></p><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><span style="color:rgb(22, 90, 42);text-align:left;"><div style="text-align:justify;">✅ <strong>93 patients</strong> diagnosed with cataract were selected for <strong>immediate free cataract surgery in Chennai</strong>.</div></span><span style="color:rgb(22, 90, 42);text-align:left;"><div style="text-align:justify;">✅ <strong>59 patients</strong> received&nbsp;<strong>spectacles</strong> to correct refractive errors.</div></span><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(22, 90, 42);">✅ All patients were provided lunch and safe transportation to Chennai for surgery.</span></div>
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</div></div><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(22, 90, 42);">This holistic approach ensured dignity, comfort, and proper medical care throughout the process.</span></p></div></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style="margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"></blockquote><div><div><div><br/><hr/><h2><span style="font-size:26px;color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Impact of the Free Cataract Surgery Camp</strong></span></h2><p><span style="color:rgb(34, 135, 62);">Cataract is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in India. Through this <strong>free eye surgery camp</strong>, patients not only regain eyesight but also improve their livelihood, independence, and quality of life.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(34, 135, 62);">Inspired by the teachings of <strong>Swami Vivekananda</strong>, this service initiative stands as a model of community welfare and humanitarian care.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(34, 135, 62);">May <strong>Sri Ramakrishna</strong> bless all beneficiaries and guide us to continue this noble service to humanity.</span></p></div>
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</div><div><h3><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><span style="font-size:28px;font-family:&quot;Yeseva One&quot;, serif;">28th Free Cataract Surgery Eye Camp – A Noble Service to Humanity</span></strong></h3><h3><div><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Yeseva One&quot;, serif;"></span></div></h3><h3><div><span style="font-size:20px;"></span></div></h3><h3><div></div></h3><h3><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Yeseva One&quot;, serif;"><span></span></span><div><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Yeseva One&quot;, serif;"><span><span></span></span><p><span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">The </span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">28th Free Cataract Surgery Eye Camp</strong><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> was successfully conducted on </span><span style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>18th January 2025</strong>,</span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> with the dedicated medical support of </span><span style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Aravind Eye Hospital, Chennai</strong>.</span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> This initiative reaffirmed our continued commitment to providing quality eye care to underprivileged and rural communities. quality eye care to underprivileged and rural communities.</span></span></p><span><span></span><p><span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">A total of </span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">160 patients</strong><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> from nearby villages participated in the camp. All patients underwent </span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">comprehensive eye examinations</span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> conducted by experienced opht<span>halmologists and medical professionals.</span></span></span></p><span></span><p><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"><span>Following the scree</span>ning:</span></p><span></span><ul><span></span><li><span></span><p><span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">46 patients</strong><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> were identified with cataract conditions and were selected for </span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">immediate free cataract surgery</strong></span></p></li><span></span><li><span></span><p><span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">20 patients</strong><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> were provided with </span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">spectacles</strong><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> to correct refractive errors, greatly enhancing their vision and quality of life</span></span></p></li><span></span></ul><span></span><p><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">As part of our<strong></strong>holistic patient care approach, lunch was served to all patients before they were safely transported to Chennai for surgery, ensuring comfort, care, and dignity throughout the process.</span></p><span></span><p><span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">This eye camp stands as a living example of selfless service and community welfare, inspired by the teachings of</span><span style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);"><strong>Swami Vivekananda</strong>.</span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> Beyond restoring eyesight, the initiative helps improve livelihoods and daily life for those who depend on clear vision for their work and independence.</span></span></p><span></span><p><span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(226, 29, 29);">May Sri Ramakrishna bless all the beneficiaries and guide us to continue this noble service to humanity!</strong></span></p></span></span></div></h3></div>
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Each patient underwent a comprehensive eye examination conducted by experienced medical professionals. Following the screening,&nbsp;</span><strong style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"></strong><strong style="color:rgb(226, 65, 29);">53 patients</strong><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> were identified and immediate cataract surgery.</span></span></div></div><div><span style="font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"><br/></span></div><div><div><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">In addition,&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;"><span style="color:rgb(226, 65, 29);"><strong>41 patients</strong></span><span style="color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> were provided with spectacles to correct refractive errors, significantly improving their vision and quality of life.</span></span></div></div><span style="font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"><br/></span><div><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">As part of our holistic approach to care, lunch was served to all patients before they were transported to Chennai for Surgery, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the process.</span></div><span style="font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"><br/></span><div><div><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">This eye camp stands as a true reflection of our dedication to community welfare and the spirit of selfless service inspired by </span><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(226, 88, 29);"><strong>Swami Vivekananda.</strong></span><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"> The initiative not only aims to restore eyesight but also to enhance the daily lives and livelihoods of those who depend on clear vision.</span></div></div><span style="font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);"><br/></span><div><span style="font-size:20px;font-family:&quot;Lohit Tamil&quot;, arial;color:rgb(48, 4, 234);">May Sri Ramakrishna bless all the beneficiaries and guide us in continuing this noble service to the humanity!</span></div></div></div>
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