By TD
TVU – Tra Vinh University Hospital, in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital and TVU’s Community Service Center, conducts free Phaco cataract surgeries for 30 underprivileged patients from Tra Vinh province on January 4, 2025.
This humanitarian initiative aims to restore vision to disadvantaged individuals while contributing to local community healthcare. The program receives generous support from financial institutions, including BIDV Bank, Vietinbank, and MEDEP Company.
A specialized medical team comprising ophthalmologists and nurses from Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital and Tra Vinh University Hospital is performing screenings and surgeries. Of the over 100 registered patients, 30 have been selected for surgery following thorough medical screening. The procedures employ advanced techniques, including phacoemulsification (Phaco), extracapsular cataract extraction, ocular ultrasonography, and ultrasonic artificial lens power measurement.
“The attentive consultation and guidance from Tra Vinh University doctors have given me confidence in undergoing surgery,” shares Mr. Le Van Do, a resident of the Long Duc district in Tra Vinh City.
Ms. Truong Thi Tram from Huyen Hoi, Cang Long district, expresses her relief: “My relative has been suffering from eye problems for a long time but couldn’t afford treatment. We’re grateful to learn about this free surgery program from Tra Vinh University Hospital doctors, which has eased our concerns about medical expenses.”
Beyond the complimentary surgeries, patients receive free medications, eyeglasses, and a gift package valued at 500,000 VND each. The program budget exceeds 400 million VND, demonstrating TVU’s commitment to community healthcare accessibility.
