Mrs. Pattu’s story...

A labourer about 68 years old, Pattu, lives in Varadharajapuram. Though she was working as a sweeper in the library she has to earn by herself to live all alone. She had to give up her job due to deteriorating vision. She was in deep crisis as earnings vanished.

Fortunately for Pattu, paved the way for her to be identified as a patient and was brought for a vision checkup and the consultant adviced to undergo an eye surgery.

A van was arranged and took her to Sankara Nethralaya, where a surgery was performed free of cost. The surgery was performed successfully and Pattu's vision was restored. After the surgery, she was prescribed a pair of spectacles. That too was also provided free of cost by Sankara Nethralaya.

Pattu is now once again productively employed and is back at Rajapuram Library for work. With her vision restored, she is now able to take care of herself all by herself.

Mrs. Devaki’s story...

Devaki of Nazarath Pettai was selling Flowers on the streets. She was suffering due to poor vision and the problem intensified with each passing day. Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their out reach programme with the help of NGO’s. Devaki attended the camp. She was brought by van along with other patients to Sankara Nethralaya.

Hence, she visited Sankara Nethralaya, it was found that she had developed cataract in Right eye which required surgery.

Sankara Nethralaya came to her rescue and the cataract surgery were performed free of cost. Even the cost of the drugs and medicines and the intraocular lens were borne by Sankara Nethralaya.

Now, Devaki is back at work selling Flowers in her village. Her normal peak sale period being evenings, her eyesight after the surgery has helped her in a big way and now she is able to look after her family.

Mrs. Kannagi's story...

It was difficult for the poor 32 years old Kannagi to manage her family. She had poor eyesight, which prevented her from doing the work at home . Like any other Indian family, Kannagi too wanted to see her daughter and son and take good care of them. Now she was worried about managing the family.

Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their outreach programme with the help of NGO’s.

Kannagi attended the camp she was brought to the hospital by van along with the other patient, where she was examined and found that a surgery was required for restoring her vision. Sankara Nethralaya conducted the surgery free of cost. The intraocular lens required in the operation too was provided free of cost. The treatment gave Kannagi more than her eyesight.

Kannagi is now happy and her children are also happy that their mother was now taking care of them. She now takes short-term assignments and earns the much needed extra income for her family.

Mr.Muthu’ s story...

Muthu, an agricultural labourer aged about 71 years old lives in North Malayambakkam. Though he was the chief earning member of the family, he had to give up his job on account of deteriorating vision. The family was in deep crisis as earnings vanished.

Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their out reach programme with the help of NGO’s. Mr. Muthu attended the camp. He was brought by van along with the other patients to Sankara Nethralaya.

The doctors at Sankara Nethralaya examined Muthu and advised him to undergo an eye surgery. Sankara Nethralaya performed this surgery free of cost. The surgery was performed successfully and Muthu's vision was restored. After the surgery, he was prescribed a pair of spectacles which was also provided free of cost by Sankara Nethralaya.

Muthu is now productively employed and is back again as the breadwinner for his family. With his vision restored, he is now able to take care of his family.

Mrs. Govindammal’s story...

Govindammal of North Malayambakkam, was selling snacks on the streets. She was suffering due to poor vision and the problem intensified with each passing day. Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their out reach programme with the help of NGO’s and she was brought by van along with other patients to Sankara Nethralaya.

When she visited Sankara Nethralaya, it was found that she had developed cataract in both

her eyes which required surgeries on both the eyes. However, her financial condition was such that she could hardly even pay for one surgery. Sankara Nethralaya came to her rescue and the cataract surgeries were performed free of cost. Even the cost of the drugs and medicines and the intraocular lens were borne by Sankara Nethralaya.

Now, Govindammal is back at work, preparing ‘Sundal’ (snacks) and selling them on the pavements in her village. Her normal peak sale period being evenings, her eyesight after the surgery has helped her in a big way and now she is able to look after her big family of five members with ease.

Mr. Munuswamy’ s story...

A Horse rider , 65 year old Munuswamy, lives in Ambattur. Though he was the chief earning member of the family, he had to give up his job on account of deteriorating vision. The family was in deep crisis as earnings went down.

Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their out reach programme with the help of NGO’s at Ambattur. Mr. Munuswamy attended the camp.

He was brought by van along with other patients to Sankara Nethralaya. The doctors at Sankara Nethralaya examined Munuswamy and advised him to undergo an eye surgery. This, Sankara Nethralaya, did free of cost. The surgery was performed successfully and Munuswamy's vision was restored. After the surgery, he was prescribed a pair of spectacles which was also provided free of cost by Sankara Nethralaya.

Munuswamy is now productively employed and is back again as the breadwinner for his family. With his vision restored, he is now able to take care of his family.

Mrs. Kathayeeammal’s story...

Kathayeeammal of Ambattur, was selling Groundnuts on the roadside. She was suffering due to poor vision and the problem intensified with each passing day. Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their out reach programme with the help of NGO’s and she was brought by van along with other patients to Sankara Nethralaya.

When she visited Sankara Nethralaya, it was found that she had developed cataract in both

her eyes, which required surgeries on both the eyes. However, her financial condition was such that she could hardly even pay for one surgery.

Sankara Nethralaya came to her rescue and the cataract surgeries were performed free of cost. Even the cost of the drugs and medicines and the intraocular lens were borne by Sankara Nethralaya.

Now, Kathayeeammal is back at work of selling Groundnuts in her village. Her normal peak sale period being evenings, her eyesight after the surgery has helped her in a big way and now she is able to look after her big family of five members with ease.

Mrs. Masheboobeebi’s story...

Masheboobeebi of North Malayambakkam, was selling Bangles on the streets. She was suffering due to poor vision and the problem intensified with each passing day. Sankara Nethralaya conducted camps through their out reach programme with the help of NGO’s and she was brought by van along with other patients to Sankara Nethralaya.

When she visited Sankara Nethralaya, it was found that she had developed cataract in both

her eyes which required surgeries on both the eyes. However, her financial condition was such that she could hardly even pay for one surgery.

Sankara Nethralaya came to her rescue and the cataract surgeries were performed free of cost. Even the cost of the drugs and medicines and the intraocular lens were borne by Sankara Nethralaya.

Now, Masheboobeebi is back at work, selling ‘Bangles’ on the pavements in her village. Her normal peak sale period being evenings, her eyesight after the surgery has helped her in a big way and now she is able to look after her big family of five members with ease.