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Surat doctor brings eye care to villages, performs over 30,000 free surgeries

Surat doctor brings eye care to villages, performs over 30,000 free surgeries
Times of India Monday 26 October 2026, 11:50 UTC By TOI LIFESTYLE DESK 1 min read
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Dr. Bhavin Patel's innovative outreach initiative focuses on delivering essential eye care to the underserved villages of Gujarat. The program encompasses routine eye screenings, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation services for the visually impaired. By addressing significant accessibility issues, it notably improves health outcomes and decreases preventable blindness rates.

Dr. Bhavin Patel's innovative outreach initiative focuses on delivering essential eye care to the underserved villages of Gujarat. The program encompasses routine eye screenings, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation services for the visually impaired. By addressing significant accessibility issues, it notably improves health outcomes and decreases preventable blindness rates. Community volunteers actively assist in organizing screenings and guiding patients to specialized facilities, emphasizing the critical need for localized healthcare services.
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