Lao, Chinese medics provide free cataract surgery


Eye specialists from China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region carry out checks on Lao patients. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Lao eye specialists and ophthalmologists from China’s GX Foundation are providing free cataract surgery and eye health checks in Vientiane, aiming to help people regain their eyesight.

Surgery is conducted on board two Mobile Eye Treatment Centres, which are fully equipped to perform cataract surgery in just 20 minutes.

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