Eye Camp follow-up this week

All of GDL is getting together to organize the follow-up to the eye camp this week. The camp was held March 9th, and the follow-up is being held 30 days later this Wednesday, April 9 2008. The major logistical challenge will be to remind the 59 patients from far-flung *dhaanis* (and no phone connections) to come for the follow-up eye examination. We are planning to be creative about this: using Word of Mouth through our personal & Piramal e-स्वास्थ्य (Piramal e-swaasthya - a rural healthcare initiative by Piramal Healthcare) networks where possible, and brute force (i.e. two men on a motor-bike) where that’s not possible. It should be a straightforward procedure lasting 2-3 minutes to check for how well the eye is repairing, as well as check for refraction and prescribe eyeglasses to those needing it. The eyeglasses will be provided free-of-cost to the patients too.