srinagar, Sep 30: For nearly three decades, Mohammad Akbar Chechi lived with an eye condition that gradually turned everyday life into a struggle.
On Wednesday, after receiving treatment under the Army’s Mega Cataract Surgery Camp, Op Drishti, at Badami Bagh Cantonment (BB Cantt), Chechi said the intervention had given him renewed hope.
“I had been suffering from an eye problem for nearly 30 years. The Indian Army helped me receive treatment. After living with this condition for so many years, I now feel hopeful that my life can improve,” Chechi told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) on the sidelines of Phase II of the camp, which concluded at Chinar Auditorium in Srinagar.
Chechi was among several beneficiaries who shared their experiences at the camp, where patients suffering from vision-related ailments received specialised treatment and care.
Ghulam Mahudin Sofi from Anantnag said the support extended beyond medical treatment.
“There is a lot of comfort here. The Army has treated us very well. The doctors speak to patients, listen to them and make them feel at ease before treatment begins. That itself builds confidence,” he said.
An elderly beneficiary from Tral’s Machama area said the procedure had already made a noticeable difference.
Wearing protective glasses after treatment, he said he could feel his vision improving.
“I feel the light has returned to my eyes. I am deeply grateful to the Indian Army and the doctors who treated me,” he said.
Many beneficiaries travelled from remote areas to attend the camp, where Army medical teams provided specialised eye care and guided patients through the treatment process. (KNO)
