KSrelief sponsors five eye camps conducting over 2,000 surgeries in Pakistan

In this handout photograph, taken and released by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center on July 25, 2024, Pakistani volunteer adjusts an interpupillary distance test frame as he checks the eyes of a patient at Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital in Karachi. (Photo courtesy: KSrelief)

• The camps were set up in Sindh and Balochistan provinces in areas with limited eye care services
• Over 21,000 medical examinations were held and 4,683 pairs of corrective glasses distributed

ISLAMABAD: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has successfully completed its sponsorship of five eye camps in Pakistan, conducting over 2,000 surgeries and distributing more than 4,500 pairs of corrective glasses, according to a statement on Thursday.
KSrelief has made significant contributions to Pakistan by providing food aid, medical supplies and disaster relief assistance. In recent years, it has actively supported Pakistani communities affected by natural disasters, such as floods and earthquakes, and has launched health care projects including mobile clinics and vaccination campaigns.
This was the third phase of its project to combat blindness and eye diseases in the country, undertaken in collaboration with Al-Basar International Foundation and Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital Karachi, providing advanced eye care to individuals facing financial challenges or lacking access to specialized treatment.
“Throughout the program, more than 21,614 medical examinations and 2,038 surgeries were successfully performed,” said the statement released by the humanitarian organization. “Additionally, 4,683 pairs of corrective glasses were distributed, along with prescribed medications, ensuring comprehensive care for all patients.”
KSrelief said its camps were “strategically located” in both rural and urban areas of Sindh and Balochistan provinces, adding they targeted regions with limited eye care services.
“The primary objective was the early detection and treatment of eye-related issues to prevent blindness and improve the quality of life for thousands of people,” the statement added.
The organization described the impact of the initiative as “significant,” saying it benefitted communities in both provinces.
The camps were set up in Karachi, Shikarpur and Matli in Sindh, and Khuzdar district in Balochistan provided specialized eye care services.
KSrelief plans four more eye camps in September that will be set up in Kharan, Mardan, Jhelum and Talagang to facilitate more patients in other provinces as part of the third phase.