6 Aug – Metta Pracharak Hospital (Wat Rai Khing), Department of Medical Services and Metta Pracharak Hospital Foundation (Wat Rai Khing) in collaboration with the Thai Medical Device Development Foundation Organized a cataract surgery project, giving the world a brighter quality of life for the elderly
Metta Pracharak Hospital (Wat Rai Khing), Department of Medical Services and Metta Pracharak Hospital Foundation (Wat Rai Khing) in collaboration with the Foundation for the Development of Thai Medical Devices under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King Organized a cataract surgery project, giving the world a brighter quality of life for the elderly
Dr. Phairot Suratanavanich, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that cataracts are the main cause of deterioration with age. It can be treated by lens replacement surgery. Currently, Thailand has entered an aging society. The number of elderly people is increasing. Based on the epidemiological survey of blindness. blurred vision and eye diseases that are public health problems at the national level for the 4th time in 2006-2007, the prevalence of blindness caused by cataracts was 0.59%.
Arkhom Chaiweerawatana, MD, the director of the hospital and the president of Metta Pracharak Hospital Foundation (Wat Rai Khing) realized the importance and impact of cataract blindness in the elderly. Therefore, in cooperation with the Foundation for the Development of Thai Medical Devices under the Royal Patronage by Rangsan Sriworasat, President of the Foundation for the Development of Thai Medical Devices Signing a cooperation agreement for the project “Cataract eye surgery brings a brighter world. Delivering quality of life for the elderly” on August 5, 2023 for the elderly to access the service. Shorten waiting time for surgery Reduce blindness from cataracts Create good visual quality for the elderly According to the policy of Metta Pracharak Hospital Foundation (Wat Rai Khing) established to promote the operation of the hospital to be efficient. Education and research and development for medical treatment of patients Treatment and prevention of people's disease to be more effective. It also cooperates with other charitable organizations. For public benefit.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency