A specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force successfully conducted the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi between June 15-19.
“Over 2,500 patients were screened and more than 300 sight-restoring procedures were performed, including over 260 cataract surgeries, of which more than 100 benefited underprivileged tribal patients,” the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
The camp also provided advanced Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS), surgical management of diabetic retinopathy and sight-saving Anti-VEGF injections.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, who presided over the valedictory ceremony, praised the Operation DRISHTI team’s dedication and professionalism.
Describing the initiative as “a living example of our resolve of Seva Paramo Dharmah,” he stated that the programme represents not only an expansion of healthcare services but also a demonstration of the exceptional skill, commitment and expertise of the Army Medical Corps.
Highlighting the cumulative impact of mission DRISHT since its inception, Seth noted that more than 75,000 patients have been screened and over 3,000 sight-restoring surgeries have been performed nationwide.
Since its inaugural edition in Dehradun in December 2024, Operation DRISHTI has expanded across the country through camps in Jaipur, Bagdogra, Udhampur, Lakshadweep, Bhuj, Gorakhpur and Leh-Ladakh.
With Ranchi becoming the ninth location, the initiative has established itself as one of the largest sustained military medical outreach programmes in India.