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Ophthalmology Surgery Campaign at MINSA's CENAO to Eradicate Reversible Blindness in Nicaragua

More than 200 patients from different departments of #Nicaragua will participate in an intensive campaign at the National Ophthalmology Center, focused on reducing reversible blindness in the country.

Ophthalmology Surgery Campaign at MINSA's CENAO to Eradicate Reversible Blindness in Nicaragua

TL;DR

  • Over 200 patients from different Nicaraguan departments will participate.
  • The campaign focuses on reducing reversible blindness.
  • Pre-surgical evaluations are conducted for patient safety.
  • Surgeries include cataract removal and intraocular lens implantation using phacoemulsification.
  • Minimal-incision surgeries without sutures will be performed for faster recovery.