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Indian Army doctors conduct over 350 cataract operations during camp in WB

Indian Army doctors conduct over 350 cataract operations during camp in WB

New Delhi, Mar 24 (UNI) The Indian Army conducted a state-of-the-art eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, and performed more than 350 cataract operations.
The camp was organised from March 20 to 24, providing advanced medical care to ex-servicemen, a Defence Ministry statement said.
A total of 1,752 ex-servicemen and their dependents were screened for various ophthalmic ailments, including cataract.

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