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BalakRam, a landless labourer from Hardoi District of Uttar Pradesh has to support a family of five on a monthly income of Rs.2000 ($40).
Balak Ram first realized that his youngest daughter, Shivani had a problem when she was just 2 months old. Shivani would just not react like normal babies do. A local doctor confirmed his worst fears; Shivani had been born with congenital cataracts in both eyes. Only a super specialist Paediatric Ophthalmologist would be able to help.
Balakram and his wife had resigned themselves to their fate knowing well that they would never have the resources to treat Shivani. A government health worker, familiar with the institutions paediatric eye care programme, directed Balakram to Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital.
Shivani was operated for cataract in both of her eyes. However her age did not permit the implantation of artificial lenses. She has been prescribed glasses and when she grows up, lens will be implanted.
Shivani. One more child saved from the scourge of blindness.
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