NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 7,200 eye consultations were arranged by The Prem Rawat Foundation, which promotes and disseminates the message of peace of Prem Rawat, known also as Maharaji.
Following last year’s free clinic in India, the distribution of rice to refugees in the war-torn Ivory Coast and last week’s distribution of batteryless flashlights to victims of the recent hurricane on the Caribbean Island of Grenada, this clinic marks the expansion of the Foundation’s charitable activities to improve the quality of life of people most in need.
Ophthalmologists and optometrists at the eye clinic provided 7,200 free consultations, medicines, and more than 4,300 prescription glasses. More than 650 cataract cases were diagnosed and referred for further treatment.
The week-long clinic was held in Chattarpur, near New Delhi, India, in partnership with Raj Vidya Kender, which promotes Maharaji’s message throughout the Indian subcontinent. People from six neighboring villages received free consultations.
The facility was staffed by six medical doctors and six optometrists. It included a covered area of 6,500 sq. ft. equipped with modern medical equipment.
Rajani Gupta, a 75 year old seamstress, said, “I could not see the needle anymore and I was not able to afford glasses. Now I am able to work and support myself again.”
Dharini Kalyani, a mother with three young children, expressed, “We all have bad eyesight. My work consists in removing husks from grains. I was not able to work well and we cannot afford. My children will be able to read schoolbooks, and I will be able to work. I am grateful.”
Lakshman Kumar, an 84 year old, man, said, “For the first time I am able to see clearly the face of my grandchildren.”
For Linda Pascotto, President of The Prem Rawat Foundation, “Millions of people are unable to function at work and at home because they are too poor to purchase properly prescribed eyeglasses. Maharaji, The Prem Rawat Foundation, and Raj Vidya Kender seek to improve the quality of human life throughout the world. Because a diminished eyesight has such a profound impact, we will keep providing high quality eye care to people in need.”
To discover more about Maharaji and his message of peace, visit: http://www.tprf.org/
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