Army eye camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, conducts over 350 cataract surgeries for veterans
The Indian Army's eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, which ended on 24 March 2025, performed over 350 cataract surgeries for ex-servicemen and dependents, including veterans from Nepal.
Summary
The Indian Army held an eye surgical camp at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, from 20 to 24 March 2025. A total of 1,752 ex-servicemen and their dependents were screened, and a team from Army Hospital (Research & Referral) New Delhi, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Command Hospital Lucknow performed over 350 cataract surgeries. More than 500 pairs of glasses were given free. Seventeen ex-servicemen and dependents from Nepal were also screened and treated free of cost. The camp was led by Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of ophthalmology at Army Hospital (R&R).
Key facts
- Dates
- 20–24 March 2025
- Place
- 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra (West Bengal)
- Screened
- 1,752 ex-servicemen and dependents
- Surgeries
- Over 350 cataract surgeries
- Nepal
- 17 veterans and dependents treated
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where did the Indian Army hold the eye surgical camp for ex-servicemen that concluded on 24 March 2025 with over 350 cataract surgeries?
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Correct answer: A — 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra
The camp was held at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, from 20 to 24 March 2025.