How to Request a Free Eye Camp in Your Village

Millions of people in rural Uttar Pradesh live with preventable vision loss simply because they cannot travel to a city hospital. At Indumati Netralaya, we believe eye care should come to the people, not the other way around. That is why we conduct free eye screening camps in villages across Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Kaushambi, and surrounding districts. If your village needs an eye camp, here is how to request one.

What Is a Village Eye Camp?

A village eye camp is a free, one-day outreach programme where our medical team sets up a complete eye screening facility at a convenient location in your village. It could be a school, a community hall, a panchayat bhawan, or even an open ground. The goal is simple: screen as many people as possible and identify those who need treatment, especially cataract patients who can benefit from sight-restoring surgery.

Our camps are completely free. No registration fee, no consultation charge, no hidden costs. Every person who walks in receives a thorough eye examination at no expense.

What We Bring to Your Village

Each eye camp is a fully equipped mobile screening unit. Here is what our team brings:

• Ophthalmologist: A qualified eye surgeon to examine patients and diagnose conditions
• Optometrist: For vision testing and spectacle prescriptions
• Trained technicians: To operate diagnostic equipment and assist with patient flow
• Portable equipment: Slit lamp, ophthalmoscope, tonometer, visual acuity chart, and trial lens set
• Medicines: Basic eye drops and medications are dispensed free on the spot
• Registration materials: Patient record cards and referral slips for those needing hospital treatment

What Happens at an Eye Camp

A typical village eye camp follows a structured process designed to screen the maximum number of people efficiently:

1. Registration: Villagers register with their name, age, and basic details. No documents are required for screening.
2. Visual acuity testing: Each person's vision is tested for both near and distance sight using standard eye charts.
3. Detailed eye examination: The ophthalmologist examines each patient using a slit lamp to check for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and other conditions.
4. Spectacle prescription: Patients who simply need glasses receive a prescription on the spot. In many camps, free spectacles are distributed.
5. Diagnosis and counselling: Patients diagnosed with cataracts or other treatable conditions are counselled about the treatment options available to them.
6. Referral for surgery: Those who need cataract surgery or advanced treatment receive a referral to Indumati Netralaya, where surgery is available free of cost under Ayushman Bharat or other schemes.

A single camp typically screens 150 or more patients in one day.

Who Can Request an Eye Camp?

Anyone who represents a community or group of people can request a free eye camp. Common requestors include:

• Gram Pradhan or Sarpanch: Village heads who want to bring eye care to their constituents
• School principals: For screening students and staff, plus nearby community members
• NGOs and social organisations: Groups working on rural health, women's empowerment, or community development
• Religious and community leaders: Temple, mosque, or gurudwara committees organising health drives
• Corporate CSR teams: Companies fulfilling their CSR obligations through impactful rural health initiatives
• Government officials: Block and district level officers organising health camps

How to Request a Camp

Requesting a free eye camp for your village is simple. You can reach us through any of these channels:

1. Call us: Phone +91 8081565880 and speak with our outreach coordinator
2. WhatsApp: Send a message to +91 8081565880 with your village name and contact details
3. Contact form: Fill out the form on our contact page with the subject "Eye Camp Request"

When you contact us, please share the following details: village name, block and district, approximate population, a contact person's name and phone number, and a proposed date if you have one in mind. Our outreach team will coordinate with you on logistics, venue, and publicity within the village.

Areas We Cover

We regularly conduct eye camps across a wide area in eastern Uttar Pradesh:

• Prayagraj district: All blocks including Meja, Koraon, Handia, Phulpur, Soraon, Bara, and Uruwan
• Mirzapur district: Including Chunar, Marihan, Lalganj, and surrounding areas
• Kaushambi district: Including Manjhanpur, Sirathu, and Chail
• Surrounding districts: We also cover parts of Pratapgarh, Fatehpur, and Chitrakoot on request

What Happens After the Camp

The camp is just the beginning. Patients identified as needing surgery or advanced treatment receive comprehensive follow-through:

• Free transport: Our vehicle picks up surgery patients from the village and brings them to the hospital
• Ayushman Bharat processing: Our team helps eligible patients verify their Ayushman card and complete all paperwork
• Free or subsidised surgery: Cataract surgery and other treatments are provided free under government schemes, or at subsidised rates for those not covered
• Post-operative care: Patients are dropped back to their village after surgery and receive follow-up visits

Our Camp Impact

Every camp we conduct brings us closer to our goal of eliminating preventable blindness in our region. By requesting a camp for your village, you are helping your community access healthcare that might otherwise remain out of reach.