Dhaka, Oct 07 (V7N)— A team of expert doctors from Nepal is offering specialized medical care and advice to eye patients injured during the anti-discrimination student movement. Over the course of three days, from October 5 to 7, the Nepalese doctors treated at least 300 patients at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in Dhaka, in collaboration with Bangladeshi ophthalmologists.

The medical team prioritised patients who have lost vision in both eyes, with many suffering severe injuries from shotgun pellets. Shahriar Muhammad Yamin, a member of the central sub-committee on health of the anti-discrimination student movement, said that the first phase of the program focused on specialized treatments for these patients.

An agreement has been made with the Nepalese doctors to transplant corneas for affected patients within the next 6 to 8 months. Additionally, in the second phase of this treatment initiative, a team of eye specialists from France will arrive on October 8 to provide further assistance.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a press release on October 3, urging those in need of specialized eye care to contact the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital. The release also provided three contact numbers for patients seeking help: 01717545839, 01998546888, and 01717487807.

This collaborative effort underscores the commitment to providing critical medical care to those affected by the movement, ensuring they receive the necessary treatment and support for their injuries.

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