Op Netra 1.0:
The Indian Army successfully concluded ‘Op Netra 1.0,’ a four-day high-altitude mega eye camp in Leh, Ladakh, which provided advanced surgical care to 950 patients.
- ‘Op Netra 1.0’ was an Advanced Surgical Eye Camp conducted by the Indian Army.It was hosted at the 153 General Hospital in Leh, under the leadership of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services.
- The primary goal was to provide high-end ophthalmic medical care and humanitarian outreach to citizens in remote, high-altitude regions. It aimed to ensure that geographical barriers do not prevent citizens from accessing essential healthcare services.
Key Features:
- Wide Outreach: Screened 950 patients from seven districts of Ladakh, including extremely remote areas like Chushul, Hanle, Demchok, and Turtuk.
- Specialized Surgeries: Performed 214 procedures, including 197 complex cataract surgeries and 10 vitreo-retinal interventions.
- Advanced Techniques: Utilized cutting-edge procedures such as Glued Intraocular Lens implantation, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), and vitrectomy.
- Indigenous Technology: Launched the Op Netra App, which features QR code-based identification and end-to-end digitization of patient records to automate scheduling and enhance safety.
- Inter-Service Cooperation: The Indian Air Force enabled the mission by airlifting advanced medical equipment to the high-altitude setting.
