LRBT treats its 50-million patient

LRBT, the largest free eye care network in Pakistan reaches yet another milestone of treating its 50 millionth patient – 28-year-old Shabbir. No other charitable organization has ever treated such an enormous number of patients in the country. LRBTs services to underprivileged Pakistanis stand unparalleled as they propel forward their mission that ‘No man, woman or child should go blind simply because they cannot afford treatment.’

The only bread earner of a household of eight, Shabbir is a fruit seller. With a father whose deteriorating health keeps him on his toes, he was so involved in caring for his father that he scarcely noticed that his vision would get blurred at times and as the months passed he was unable to see at all from his right eye and had limited vision in his left. His mother finally convinced him to go to a local clinic and get it checked where he was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes and advised immediate surgery. He did not know how he would get the money for treatment and without surgery, he would surely go blind. A friend told Shabbir about LRBT Korangi Hospital and its free eye care services for the poor. Shabbir was treated for free at the LRBT Korangi hospital and is back to selling fruits and building a life for himself and his family. While leaving the hospital Shabbir said, ‘My family sees a ray of hope after seeing me overcome my ordeal. I do not have words to describe how LRBT not only gave me my sight back but something much more valuable… hope for the future.”

 LRBT comprises of a network of 81 facilities (19 hospitals and 62 Primary eye care centers) covering around 70% of Pakistan. Majority of LRBT’s facilities are located in small towns, villages and in urban slums. LRBT treats every aspect of visual impairment with state-of-the-art technology including cataracts, vitreo retina, glaucoma, cornea transplant and diabetic retinopathy, absolutely free of cost for the most marginalized strata of our society.

 
 

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