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After witnessing delayed care, surat doctor brings 30,000 free eye surgeries to villages
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After witnessing delayed care, surat doctor brings 30,000 free eye surgeries to villages

After seeing patients arrive too late for treatment, retina specialist Dr Bhavin Patel set out to bring eye care closer to rural communities in Gujarat. Since opening his Surat hospital in 2008, his trust has organised nearly 40 village camps each month and provided more than 30,000 free surgeries. Teams screen residents for cataracts, provide glasses on site and arrange transport to Surat for those who need surgery. Patients receive care and meals during their stay, with follow-up visits continuing in their villages.
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