Fifteen Indians lost their sight after a doctor used suspected infected equipment to remove cataracts at a free eye surgery camp, the latest incident to highlight the dangers of shoddy medical treatment in the country.
India has the world's largest number of blind people and cataracts are one of the leading causes of people losing their sight, according to Sightsavers, a British charity.
In order to combat the problem, mass cataract camps are organised.
"The cause was probably using unsterilised instruments — that can be the only reason for the infection in the eye," said Bhalla. "There are no chances of them having their vision restored."
Last month, at least 13 women died after treatment at an unhygienic mass sterilisation camp in central India.
An independent investigation found the doctor used the same needle on each patient and staff never changed their gloves.
Times of Oman | News :: Fifteen blinded after surgery with suspected infected tools
India has the world's largest number of blind people and cataracts are one of the leading causes of people losing their sight, according to Sightsavers, a British charity.
In order to combat the problem, mass cataract camps are organised.
"The cause was probably using unsterilised instruments — that can be the only reason for the infection in the eye," said Bhalla. "There are no chances of them having their vision restored."
Last month, at least 13 women died after treatment at an unhygienic mass sterilisation camp in central India.
An independent investigation found the doctor used the same needle on each patient and staff never changed their gloves.
Times of Oman | News :: Fifteen blinded after surgery with suspected infected tools