“The village of Machhakhola is a gateway to many of the smaller settlements in the mountains around the earthquake area. At the entrance to the village, a sign warns of the danger of a rice-only diet. After intake on the ground floor, patients who needed it were sent for surgery downstairs; the ORs are re-purposed guest rooms – basic, but adequate (some surgeries were performed by flashlight only.)
The next day, patients returned with eyes bandaged. 66 received cataract surgery, including one bilateral – both eyes. She came in carried by her son-in-law, totally blind. The next day she could recognize colors and count the fingers shown to her.”
by Lars Perkins
Patient: photo by Lars Perkins
Patient: photo by Lars Perkins
Patient: photo by Lars Perkins
Patient: photo by Lars Perkins
Prior to landing to extract Restore Vision crew
Village view from across the river
Prior to landing to extract Restore Vision crew
Dr. Qzgur on foot bridge to village
Rich Wilson on tarmac prior to chopper filght
Chopper load included cans of extra fuel
Village lady at Restore Vision
Scott Hamilton, Lars Perkins, Rich Wilson
Village person at Respore Vision
Carrying a load on the trail
