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Free Eye Treatment and Cataract Surgeries Begin for 5,000 Patients in Kishoreganj
KISHOREGANJ, Bangladesh—June 20, 2025 (Friday):
A week-long free eye care camp has commenced at the grounds of Taslima Memorial College in Chauddashata, Kishoreganj. Organized by the international humanitarian organization Al-Basar International Foundation, the camp aims to provide free eye treatment to at least 5,000 patients, including cataract surgeries for 500 selected individuals.
The initial session, held on Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, involved eye examinations, medical consultations, and the free distribution of medicines and eyeglasses. Patients diagnosed with cataracts were carefully screened and selected for surgical procedures. For these patients, Al-Basar will bear the full cost of surgery, intraocular lenses, post-operative care, medication, accommodation, and meals.
A dedicated medical team comprising around 100 personnel—including 15 specialist doctors from Al-Noor Eye Hospital and Makkah Eye Hospital in Dhaka—has been deployed to deliver healthcare services throughout the week.
Since its establishment in 1992, Al-Basar International Foundation—Bangladesh Sector has been providing eye care services across Bangladesh to the underprivileged and marginalized. To date, over 5 million individuals have benefited from the foundation’s diverse medical and humanitarian projects.
Free Eye Camp in Rajshahi: Treatment for 5,000 Patients and 500 Cataract Surgeries
A week-long free eye camp was organized by Al-Basar International Foundation from December 20-27 at Shah Mokhdum College, Ghoramara, Boalia, Rajshahi. The camp provided free treatment to at least 5,000 eye patients and conduct cataract surgeries for 500 individuals.
All expenses, including surgery, medication, and accommodation, were covered by the foundation. A 100-member medical team, including 15 doctors, offered free eye examinations, prescriptions, medicines, and glasses. Specialists from Al-Noor Eye Hospital and Makka Eye Hospital in Dhaka have conducted the surgeries.
Since 1992, Al-Basar International Foundation has provided eye care services to over 5 million patients in Bangladesh, offering hope and improving lives across the nation.
Munshiganj Eye Camp
Al-Basar International Foundation recently organized an International Free Eye Camp in Munshiganj, Bangladesh. The camp was made possible by the generosity of the esteemed sponsor, Shaikh Abu Khaled. Legal formalities were completed on due time, and an awareness campaign was conducted to inform the community about the upcoming free eye camp and the services it would offer. The eye camp commenced on September 28, 2023. The initial day focused on patient registration, cataract assessments, and the distribution of medication and eyeglasses who did not need cataract operation. Selected patients were assessed for surgical eligibility, and 511 surgeries were performed during the event. Subsequent days were dedicated to pre-surgery preparations, conducting operations, post-operative care, and informative sessions on post-surgery eye care. Over the course of the camp, a total of 4085 patients were screened, 511 cataract removal operations were performed, 1448 glasses were distributed and 6734 medicine units were distributed. The response from the community was very positive, with patients expressing their gratitude for the opportunity to regain their vision
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