Indian Army Conducts Surgical Eye Camp in Border District of Kutch; Over 200 Patients Regain Vision
In a major healthcare outreach in Gujarat’s border district, the Indian Army conducted a high-impact Surgical Eye Camp in Kutch, restoring eyesight to over 200 patients and screening more than 2,500 people in just three days.
Bhuj, 04 Feb 26: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, visited the Surgical Eye Camp organized at Military Hospital, Bhuj, in collaboration with a highly specialised team of ophthalmologists and dedicated medical staff from the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi. The specialist team was led by Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, PVSM, AVSM, SM*, VSM*, Consultant and Head of Department (Ophthalmology), a nationally recognized military surgeon credited with over one lakh successful surgical procedures.
Conducted as part of the Indian Army’s ongoing outreach in border areas, the camp facilitated advanced cataract surgeries that restored vision to more than 200 veterans, dependents and members of the local population from remote regions of Kutch district within a period of three days. In addition, over 2500 patients underwent free and comprehensive ophthalmic screening, enabling early detection and timely medical intervention for a range of eye-related ailments.
The initiative reflects the Indian Army’s continued commitment to veterans’ welfare and community healthcare, particularly in geographically remote and strategically significant areas. By providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical facilities closer to the doorstep of border populations, the Army has enhanced access to quality healthcare while alleviating the challenges associated with distance and limited medical infrastructure.
During the visit, the Army Commander interacted with veterans and patients and commended the medical teams for their professionalism and dedication. He observed that such initiatives contribute significantly to improving the quality of life of veterans and local residents, and reaffirmed that the Indian Army will continue to undertake focused medical and welfare programmes in border regions.
Rooted in the ethos of “Service Before Self,” the Indian Army remains steadfast in its efforts to support both veterans and civilian communities, while strengthening its longstanding bond with the people and promoting inclusive development in frontier areas.