Thai ophthalmologists bring the gift of vision to hundreds in Myanmar

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE SUNDAY NATION 
MAWLAMYINE, MYANMAR

 

 

A NEW cataract surgery machine has brought a new light of hope to people in Mawlamyine, in southeast Myanmar, as cataracts are still a big problem for many people in this region.

 

Thousands of patients showed up at Mawlamyine General Hospital earlier this month hoping to undergo free cataract surgery provided by a medical team from Banphaeo Hospital in Samut Sakhon. And even though only 219 were chosen, a surgery machine was also donated to a local hospital.

 

Cataract problems are prevalent and severe in Myanmar’s Mon State, as many people don’t have the money or opportunity to seek medical treatment.

 

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Thai ophthalmologists bring the gift of vision to hundreds in Myanmar

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