Date:06/07/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/07/06/stories/2008070650840300.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Cataract camp

Staff Reporter

Chennai: Pammal Sankara Eye Hospital conducted a free cataract screening camp sponsored by Helpage India and Scope Aid at Avadi on Friday. A total of 109 persons were screened and free medicines distributed to the needy. Twenty-three patients were selected for cataract surgery with IOL at the main hospital at Pammal.