The "oldest" patient of Sankara Nethralaya

On the occasion of World Sight Day, Sankara Nethralya conducted eye screening camp along with Lions Club Central Madras at Vishranthi old age home, Chennai.  The Sankara Nethralaya team was lead by DR Nivedhitha Narayanan.  A total of 105 patients were screened.  Out of this 25 old ladies were bed ridden.  21 patients were diagnosed to have cataract and 41 were prescribed glasses. All of them were above 70 years of age.

Mrs. Saraswathi, an old lady who was examined said, she was 106 years.  She is the oldest person to be examined by Sankara Nethralaya in the last 28 years.  She had cataract in both the eyes.  She, along with the other patients will be brought by Lions Club of Central Madras in batches for surgery and further management.