Project Report
| Jun 11, 2015
Never Say Never again
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The reason of her increased dependence on family members stems from the fact that her both eyes are unable to see due to hyper mature cataract (fully developed cataract). An active person herself, Smt. Maheswari detested such dependence. Yearning to break free of such dependence, she was on the lookout for an opportunity to get her eyes operated without causing significant financial burden on her family. She dreaded the condition her husband slowly deteriorated (for not undergoing surgery)
The bewitching charm of the hills of Uttarakhand is a charm beyond explanation. The pristine beauty of the forest, the sparkling fresh rivulets and rivers which meanders its way and the spell binding majesty and grandeur of the proud mountains as they jostled with each other is a sight of heaven on earth. It is a charm which beholds its audience in a state of amazement, rapture and ecstasy all at the same time. Coupled with the beauties of nature, what make the hill state standout are its people - simple, hardworking and honest.
Smt. Maheshwari also belonged to this proud land. A resident of Uttarkashi, she has been a daughter of the soil being born and brought up in the scenic land. However what escapes the normal eye is the hardship and difficulty which the people of the hilly area face on a practical basis. Faced with the difficult terrain, an extreme weather, mishaps like landslides and other natural calamities; the people of the hill have an entirely different story to tell to what meets the eye of the tourist. Faced with such disadvantage, Smt. Maheswari was also faced with the disadvantage of being born a female. Having spent her hey days in tending to her family she did it all alone- from framing, to tending to cows, to tending to children. Now all of 80 years of age she is no longer able to work so well despite being quite fit physically for someone her age.
One day her son came running to her excitedly. It seems he has found out about some eye screening camp Organised by Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh in the locality. He urged her to come with him for the camp. Though she has been waiting for this day, old fear gripped Smt. Maheswari as she remembered the words of her husband as he rambled about the evil of surgery.
However, Smt. Maheswari was a woman of strong resolve. On the camp day she did come out with her son and got herself examined by the Ophthalmologist. She was recommended for surgery at the base hospital. The surgery was successful with Smt. Maheswari having good vision in both the eyes (after surgery her vision now is 6/36 and 6/60 in respective eyes).
She wants to thank Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute, Rishikesh for the kind service and the Gift of Vision provided by them. In her own words “after the surgery, I have gained back my old confidence and can go about my own activities without being dependent on anybody. I want to thank Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute, Rishikesh for not only giving me vision but also helping me stand on my own feet for which I will eternally be grateful”.
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