Mr. Suk Bahadhur Gurung, a 69-year-old farmer from Bharatpur, Nepal, had long struggled with deteriorating eyesight, particularly in bright sunlight. He found it increasingly difficult to recognize people from a distance, a situation that left him feeling isolated and anxious. His worsening vision threatened not only his livelihood but also his ability to provide for his wife and six children.
With limited financial resources, seeking treatment at an eye hospital was beyond his means. But fate intervened when a friend told him about a free community screening camp hosted by Bharatpur Eye Hospital, a Seva partner, just a short distance from his home. Seizing the opportunity, Mr. Gurung and his friend attended the camp, where he was diagnosed with cataracts—a treatable condition that was clouding his vision and robbing him of his independence.
Thanks to the generosity of Seva donors, Mr. Gurung underwent cataract surgery at Bharatpur Eye Hospital just days after his diagnosis, all at no cost to him. When his eye patch was removed, the first thing Mr. Gurung wanted to see clearly were the faces of his beloved family. As his vision returned, tears of joy welled up in his eyes, and the smiles of the eye care team reflected the joy of this life-changing moment.
Overcome with gratitude, Mr. Gurung vowed to share his experience with his community, urging others to prioritize their eye health and not fear cataract surgery. He became a passionate advocate for regular eye exams, spreading the word about the exceptional care he received at Bharatpur Eye Hospital and the life-transforming impact of Seva’s work.
