Eye Camps Research Articles

Exfoliation Syndrome in Baja Verapaz Guatemala: A Cross-Sectional Study and Review of the Literature.

There are little epidemiologic data on exfoliation syndrome (XFS) or exfoliation glaucoma (XFG) in Guatemala, especially in the underserved Baja Verapaz region. This observational study assessing XFS/XFG and demographic factors of this region aims to better understand unique exogenous and endogenous risk factors associated with XFS/XFG in Guatemala. During Moran Eye Center’s global outreach medical eye camps from 2016–2017, 181 patients age 15 years and older presented for complete eye exams. These individuals were screened for eye disease and evaluated for possible surgical interventions that could occur during the camps to improve eyesight. During the dilated exams, XFS was noted as missing or present. Of those 181, 10 had insufficient data and 18 lacked a definitive diagnosis of XFS or XFG, resulting in 153 evaluable patients; 46 XFS and 9 XFG were identified. Age, gender, hometown, ancestry (languages spoken by parents and grandparents), past medical history, family medical history, and occupational data (only 2017 trip) were obtained for each patient. The most common occupations of these individuals were farming and housekeeping. Higher rates of XFS/XFG were noted in individuals of rural compared to urban settings and Mayan speaking people compared with Spanish speakers. Based on this subset of patients, with various ocular pathologies being evaluated during medical eye outreach camps, the prevalence of XFS/XFG appeared to be 36%, a high prevalence compared to other world populations. Location and higher altitude, along with a farming occupation, may contribute to XFS development and subsequent progression to XFG. To our knowledge, this is the largest study looking at the epidemiology of XFS/XFG in the Baja Verapaz region of Guatemala for those over the age of 15 years seeking eye exams and interventions.

Development of portable and robust cataract detection and grading system by analyzing multiple texture features for Tele-Ophthalmology.

This paper presents a low cost, robust, portable and automated cataract detection system which can detect the presence of cataract from the colored digital eye images and grade their severity. Ophthalmologists detect cataract through visual screening using ophthalmoscope and slit lamps. Conventionally a patient has to visit an ophthalmologist for eye screening and treatment follows the course. Developing countries lack the proper health infrastructure and face huge scarcity of trained medical professionals as well as technicians. The condition is not very satisfactory with the rural and remote areas of developed nations. To bridge this barrier between the patient and the availability of resources, current work focuses on the development of portable low-cost, robust cataract screening and grading system. Similar works use fundus and retinal images which use costly imaging modules and image based detection algorithms which use much complex neural network models. Current work derives its benefit from the advancements in digital image processing techniques. A set of preprocessing has been done on the colored eye image and later texture information in form of mean intensity, uniformity, standard deviation and randomness has been calculated and mapped with the diagnostic opinion of doctor for cataract screening of over 200 patients. For different grades of cataract severity edge pixel count was calculated as per doctor’s opinion and later these data are used for calculating the thresholds using hybrid k-means algorithm, for giving a decision on the presence of cataract and grade its severity. Low value of uniformity and high value of other texture parameters confirm the presence of cataract as clouding in eye lens causes the uniformity function to take lower value due to presence of coarse texture. Higher the edge pixel count value, this confirms the presence of starting of cataract as solidified regions in lens are nonuniform. Lower value corresponds to fully solidified region or matured cataract. Proposed algorithm was initially developed on MATLAB, and tested on over 300 patients in an eye camp. The system has shown more than 98% accuracy in detection and grading of cataract. Later a cloud based system was developed with 3D printed image acquisition module to manifest an automated, portable and efficient cataract detection system for Tele-Ophthalmology. The proposed system uses a very simple and efficient technique by mapping the diagnostic opinion of the doctor as well, giving very promising results which suggest its potential use in teleophthalmology applications to reduce the cost of delivering eye care services and increasing its reach effectively. Developed system is simple in design and easy to operate and suitable for mass screening of cataracts. Due to non-invasive and non-mydriatic and mountable nature of device, in person screening is not required. Hence, social distancing norms are easy to follow and device is very useful in COVID-19 like situation.

Incidence of Diabetic Retinopathy Amongst Persons who Screened Positive for Diabetes in five Neighborhood Eye Camps in Northern Multan Pakistan

Aim: Lack of community data on diabetes-related blindness in Pakistan. In five neighborhood eye camps in northern Multan, Pakistan, we assessed the incidence of diabetic retinopathy amongst persons who screened positive for diabetes. Methods: In Multan, Pakistan's largest metropolis, five community-based eye camps were created in the May of 2021. Study participants had to be at least 32 years of age. They were tested for diabetes and go to an eye doctor for assessment of their diabetic retinopathy. We identified five eye clinics in Pakistan's largest metropolis, Multan, between May 2020 and April 2021 in Multan eye Hospital. All respondents were required to give verbal informed permission at the time of the assessment. It was determined that diabetic retinopathy was the most important outcome measure, which was classified into no proliferative, serious NPDR, and diabetic nephropathy retinopathy. It must have been predicated on a patient assessment. Results: There were 925 people tested for diabetes. 18% had diabetes: 2.9% had type I and 16.8% had type II. There were 138 individuals who went to the hospital for an ophthalmological checkup. Diabetic Retinopathy was found in 16.8% of the patients. There was a higher increase of diabetic retinopathy among persons with type I diabetes, those who had been diabetic for longer periods of time, and women. One of the most prevalent types of diabetes. Maculopathy (18.7 percent) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy were the two most prevalent forms of diabetic retinopathy, respectively (6.8 percent). Conclusion: We need more systematic study and population-based studies to establish the occurrence of diabetic retinopathy in Pakistan and the potential things that affect to it. Keywords: Diabetic Retinopathy, Screened Positive for Diabetes, Northern Multan Pakistan.

Comparative study for central corneal thickness with ORB-SCAN, lenstar and USG for corneal treatment

This study is led to decide the relationship between's U.S.G Pachymetry, ORBSCAN Pachymetry and LENSTAR Pachymetry. Cornea is the straightforward piece of the eye that covers the front piece of the eye. it covers the understudy (the opening at the focal point of the eye) Iris (the hued piece of the eye), and foremost chamber (the liquid - filled within the eye) The cornea fundamental capacity is to refract or twist, light. The straightforward cornea contains one 6th of the foremost eyeball. Corneal thickness is vital if there should be an occurrence of Refractive Surgery. If patient having extremely less corneal thickness He/She can’t go through refractive surgery. Deciding treatment methodology as P.R.K and S.B.K The corneal thickness assumes a significant part in the event of Glaucoma. We all realize that a thick cornea gives misleading high perusing of IOP, and strangely slim cornea gives bogus low perusing of IOP. In that condition we want to apply amendment factor in the wake of estimating the IOP. Hence it is exceptionally essential that the patient is having high IOP on account of thick cornea or it is huge. Alongside these circumstances corneal thickness is significant if there should arise an occurrence of any corneal transfer. Penetrating keratoplasty Descemets endothelial stripling keratoplasty Deep front lamellar keratoplasty Collagen cross connecting As made sense of over that we have intrusive and harmless technique to quantify corneal thickness. Non-obtrusive strategies are demonstrated in pre lasik assessment orbscan gives total corneal planning including corneal thickness too. To keep away from corneal scraped area we want to do painless examination like orbscan / lenstar. For this concentrate on 160 people groups of the age bunch 19-35 is haphazardly chosen in facilities and Eye camp where this study is directed.

How to minimize litigations and medical malpractice claims during ophthalmic practice?

The health profession is considered to be one of the noblest professions in the world. While Indian medical infrastructure is being noticed and praised on the global map, on the contrary, the doctor-patient relationship is deteriorating, our internal medical setup is facing extensive problems with consumer cases/medical litigation fast becoming one of the most serious of all issues. The number of cases against ophthalmologists for malpractice is increasing. While very few cases may be legitimate and based on clinical negligence exercised by the doctors, most medical professionals are wrongfully accused because of the lack of public understanding. The eye care professionals must communicate empathetically, emphasize diligent service delivery and also maintain proper records about the patient history, examination, consent, treatment and follow-up, and referral. Eye camp surgery should be done only in the operation theater of the hospital set up and the permissible number of cataract-IOL surgery can be done following all checklist/protocols and precautions. Lawsuits for medical negligence in ophthalmic practice can be minimized or avoided by following surgical checklists, protocols, proper documentation (maintaining medical records), taking informed consent, communication about the cost and outcome of the procedure or treatment, timely referral of the patient (in case of any complication), and obtaining adequate professional liability insurance.

Surgical Outcomes of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome among the Indian Rural Population Scheduled for Small Incision Cataract Surgery: A Prospective Interventional Study

Introduction: Pseudoexfoliation (PXF) syndrome is an age related systemic disorder with primary ocular manifestations characterised by PXF deposits and changes in tissues of anterior segment which make cataract operations potentially challenging. Aim: To analyse surgical outcomes of Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) on eyes with PXF, compared with eyes without PXF. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted between August 2015 to June 2016 on each eye of 100 patients who attended free eye camps in rural areas of Western India and underwent cataract surgery-SICS. Two groups were formed: (a) Both males and females of age 50 years or more who had cataract with non glaucomatous PXF (n=50); (b) Both males and females with age 50 years or more who had cataract without PXF (n=50). Detailed history and slit lamp examinations were done. All the patients were operated upon by the same surgeon. Surgical outcomes assessed were incidence of intraoperative complications, postoperative complications and visual outcomes. Intraoperative difficulties experienced by surgeon, like inadequate pupillary dilatation, phacodonesis, zonular dialysis, posterior capsular rupture, vitreous loss etc., were reported. Postoperative findings of visual acuity, Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and slit lamp evaluation {corneal oedema, anterior chamber inflammation, retained lens matter, hyphema, Intraocular Lens (IOL) centration} on day one and one month were analysed. Comparative analysis of surgical outcomes was done between the two groups by using the Mann Whiteney U test and Fischer’s exact test. Results: Most frequent encountered complication was inadequate pupillary dilatation in PXF group. There was no statistically significant difference in intraoperative complications (zonular dialysis) between the two groups (p=0.4949). Postoperatively, corneal oedema and raised IOP were more in PXF group on postoperative day one compared to group without PXF (p=0.0167, p=0.0226). In both groups, there were no corneal oedema and raised IOP postoperatively at one month follow-up. Both groups had improved visual acuity with no statistical difference at one month follow-up (p=0.5892). Conclusion: Eyes with PXF undergoing SICS are not associated with a higher rate of surgical complications in our study, however, it requires proper preoperative assessment and intraoperative care to ensure optimal surgical outcomes. In PXF syndrome, more time is required to attain maximal visual acuity in comparison with non PXF patients

Comparing Three Models of Community-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Treatment, and Awareness Creation Services in Southern India / South Kerala.

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of three models of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening from an economic perspective and their effectiveness in awareness creation, screening, and ability to deliver treatment. Analysis of a prospective screening program for diabetes mellitus and DR in South Kerala was done. Three models were created: Model 1: blood screening camp, Model 2: comprehensive eye camp, and Model 3: institution-based screening camp. Forty-seven camps were conducted in Model 1, 438 in Model 2, and 18 in Model 3. Of 94,993 people screened, the percentage of diabetes was 17.4. Of the diabetics screened, the percentage of retinopathy was 22.8. Model 1 was most economically viable to detect a large number of new diabetics. Model 2 was more economically challenging but had the best overall pickup rate for new DR patients. Model 3 had a lesser pickup of new DR patients. Model 1 is effective in picking up new diabetics but poor for DR screening. Model 3 is cost-efficient with very high DR detection rates. Cost-effective screening activities and service delivery are best achieved through a well-planned Model 2 camp which has the best overall detection rate for DR.

Eye Camp Surgery

Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed operative procedure in the human body.1 In Pakistan, we have very meagre trained Human Resources and equipment.2 At onetime, eye-camp surgery was promoted by the government to tackle the growing burden of cataract-related blindness. As time passed on, we developed public and private health care delivery services. Now we have ample resources to deal with an ever-growing number of cataracts. In the current scenario, eye camp surgery is not justified. But it seems as if government and regulatory bodies have no intentions to focus on this point.

The scenario of childhood blindness and its remedy in Nepal

Childhood blindness represents one of the most common disabling and for children. There are approximately 1.4 million blind children worldwide and two-thirds live in the developing countries like Nepal. In Nepal more than 80% of the causes of childhood blindness are preventable. The main causes of blindness are diseases related to cornea, retina, lens optic nerve, refractive errors, amblyopia and hereditary. Most of the cases of unilateral childhood blindness are due to corneal causes. To decrease the burden of blindness, awareness program about various ocular diseases, nutritional blindness, ocular trauma, refractive errors, strabismus and amblyopia should be provided to the community health workers and parents. School screening programs and free eye camps should be conducted and motivate the community for regular eye checkup and follow up. Eye services should reach to rural areas and for poor socio-economic condition. Eye health education should focus on proper nutrition of children and harmful effects of traditional eye medicines. The objective of this study was to investigate the magnitude of childhood blindness in Nepal along with their possible causes. Similarly, this study is aimed to highlight the best possible modalities for the remedy of childhood blindness in the developing countries like Nepal.

Study on ocular morbidity in eye camp patients in rural medical hospital

: To determine the prevalence and pattern of the different types of ocular morbidities in elderly eye camp patients.: Cross sectional observational study from July 2018 to June 2019, in eye camp patients aged 40-80 years attending Ophthalmology Department with a history of ocular diseases underwent routine eye examination.Data was entered in MS Excel 2016 and analysed using SPSS 17.0 by using descriptive statistics like frequency and percentage.: Of 2912 people, males were 1759 and females were 1153. Most common ocular morbidity was Cataract 1967 (67.54%) and Cataract associated with comorbidities were 391 (13.42%), followed by glaucoma 152 (5.2%), hypertensive 92 (3.1%) and diabetic 84 (2.8%) retinopathy, blepharitis 78 (2.6%), pterygium 69 (2.3%), Chronic dacrocystitis 41 (1.4%), refractive error 12 (0.4%), Age related macular degeneration ten (0.3%). Less common were phacotoxic uveitis eight (0.2%), corneal opacity five (0.1%) and Retinitis Pigmentosa three (0.1%).: Cataract, glaucoma were major ocular diseases seen in the study. Efforts aimed at reducing high prevalence of treatable or preventable morbidities such as cataract, glaucoma.

The Mobile Teleophthalmology Unit in Rural and Underserved Areas of South India

Objective: Our objective was to provide an eye care service to rural and underserved areas in Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Thiruvallur districts of Tamil Nadu, South India. Design: We conducted eye camps to provide ophthalmic services to the underserved and rural areas, where people cannot afford to go to a hospital due to lack of accessibility, lack of awareness, or financial constraints. Setting: The study was conducted in rural and underserved areas of Thiruvallur, Chennai, and Kanchipuram districts from January 2015 to December 2019. Participants: Patients (N = 1,05,827) underwent comprehensive eye examination in eye camps with the state-of-art ophthalmic equipment. Main outcome measures: To report on the number of patients examined, number of eye disorders screened, and different types of ocular pathology screened, all clinical findings were recorded and all ocular images were uploaded in the electronic medical records. All patients with ocular diseases underwent teleconsultation with an ophthalmologist at the base hospital with internet connectivity. Video conferencing and teleconsultation were feasible only in areas with good internet connectivity. Results: Over the 5-year study period, 1,05,827 patients underwent eye evaluation at 1,061 eye camps. Among these, 48,354 (45.7%) patients were males, 57,473 (54.3%) patients were females, 15,515 patients were emmetropes. The most common cause of avoidable blindness was uncorrected refractive error detected in 66,137 eyes, referable cataract was seen in 13,536 eyes, 2,491 eyes were identified to have retinal diseases, and there were 789 patients with only diabetic retinopathy, thus totaling to 3,280 comprising of all retinal disease. 2424 patients received teleconsultations. For further investigations and treatment, which were provided free of cost, patients were referred to the base hospital in Chennai. There were 6,309 patients who received free spectacles and an additional 31,192 patients received spectacles at a low cost; 13,536 patients had referable cataract and were referred to the base hospital for further evaluation and surgery. Conclusions: Teleophthalmology holds great potential to overcome barriers, improve quality, access, and affordability to eye care, and has proven to be an innovative means of taking comprehensive eye care facilities to the doorsteps of rural India.

Detection of Posterior Segment Eye Disease in Rural Eye Camps in South India: A Nonrandomized Cluster Trial

Rural screening camps in India historically have focused on detection of cataract and uncorrected refractive error. This study aimed to increase detection, referral, and follow-up for posterior segment diseases (PSDs) in rural eye camps using a novel technology-driven eye camp model. A clustered nonrandomized trial in the catchment area of Aravind Eye Care System (AECS) Pondicherry, to compare 2 eye camp models: the traditional AECS eye camp model and the novel, technology-driven, eye camp model. Patients 40 to 75 years of age who attended free camps conducted by AECS Pondicherry. Those with corneal pathologic features were excluded because this precluded an adequate view of the posterior segment to screen for PSD. The clinical protocols in the 2 arms were standardized and the same study team was used in both study arms. The unit of allocation to the 2 study arms was at the level of the eye camp, rather than the level of the individual study participant. The primary study outcome was detection of suspected PSD (glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, other PSDs). Secondary outcomes included: (1) the proportion of referred participants who underwent an examination at the base hospital and (2) the proportion with confirmed PSD on examination at the base hospital. The study included 11 traditional and 18 novel eye camps with a total of 3048 participants (50% in each study arm). The mean age of all participants was 58.4 ± 9.1 years and 1434 participants (47%) were men. The proportion receiving a referral for PSD was significantly greater in the novel (8.3%) compared with the traditional (3.6%) eye camp (P < 0.001; risk ratio, 2.31; 95% confidence interval, 2.30-2.34). Among the 183 participants referred from the camps for PSD, 73 (39.9%) followed up for further evaluation at the base hospital. In a resource-constrained setting, use of digital fundus photography in novel eye camps resulted in increased detection of and referral for PSD. Further research is needed to determine whether this intervention is cost effective and may contribute to prevention of avoidable blindness and visual impairment in South India. Further research also is needed to improve follow-up of patients referred from camps for suspicion of PSD.

Commentary: Improving the cataract surgery efficiency and clearing the cataract surgery backlog due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Commentary: Improving the cataract surgery efficiency and clearing the cataract surgery backlog due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Cobalt blue light unit filter - A smartphone attachment for blue light photography.

Purpose:The aim of this study was to carry out blue light photography of fluorescein-stained corneas using a novel smartphone attachment.Methods:A smartphone attachment known as the cobalt blue light unit (C-BLU) was developed. It can filter out all wavelengths of light except the blue light emerging from the flashlight of a smartphone. A pilot study was carried out wherein the images captured with the C-BLU system were compared with slit-lamp photographs of the same patients. This setup was then used to photo document fluorescein-stained corneas in various clinical settings assembled at point-of-care.Results:Many pathologies of the fluorescein-stained cornea were captured using the C-BLU filter. It was used effectively in various settings (remote eye camps, intensive care units (ICU), pediatric group, corneal trauma triaging, etc.). C-BLU was assembled and used by optometrists and ophthalmology residents. The images captured were used for documenting, assisting in the treatment, and also for telecommunication of the patients’ findings.Conclusion:C-BLU is a low-cost pocket-size filter which is easy to use with a modern smartphone without any technical expertise needed to obtain a clear image of fluorescein-stained pathological corneas.

Visual outcome in outreach eye camp cataract surgery and its complications in Northeast India

Aims: To evaluate postoperative vision-outcomes and demography of cataract from different outreach camp conducted in northeastern part of India. Materials and Methods: The cases were selected from 31 different outreach camps conducted in northeast India mainly in Manipur and adjoining states between 2013 and 2015. Total of 11240 patients was screened and cataract was detected in 2182 patient. 41% were Male while female constitute 59% and most of them were between 60-70 years and surgery was done at the Base hospital. Majority (60%) of the patients underwent SICS and in remaining 39% was phacoemulsification performed. Results: The final best corrected visual acuity of 6/6 was achieved in (63.9%) and visual acuity between 6/12 to 6/18 in 629 (28.8%) cases, 6/24 to 6/36 in 150 (6.8%) and Conclusion: The overall visual outcome was excellent with a very low rate of complication. SICS remain the procedure of choice for cataract surgery for such remote areas with limited facilities. Multiple outreach camp is the need of the hour to reduce visual handicap and improve quality of life in this regions. Keywords: Cataract, Eye camp, Phacoemulsification, Outreach, Visual acuity.

Cataract surgery in surgical camps: outcomes in a rural area of Cameroon.

To assess the complications and visual outcomes of cataract surgery during an outreach eye camp in Cameroon in which two foreign ophthalmologists operate alongside a local one. This is a retrospective and comparative cohort study. The patients were consecutively assigned to three groups depending on the ophthalmologist who performed the cataract surgeries. All eyes underwent manual sutureless incision cataract surgery with posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation under peribulbar anesthesia. Postoperative visits were scheduled for the first day, first week and second month after the procedures. Intra- and postoperative complications, best-corrected visual acuity and also refractive errors were assessed. A total of 263 eyes underwent cataract extraction with PCIOL implantation. The percentage of eyes in which two or more lines of corrected distance visual acuity decreased were 2.4%, 2.7% and 0% for groups A, B and C, respectively. The percentage of eyes with good visual outcome (uncorrected distance visual acuity UDVA > 20/60) were, respectively, 82.09%, 81.43% and 80.82% for the three groups. Similar results were found between the three groups regarding complications. Ocular hypertension, transient corneal edema and hyphema were the incidences registered at the first postoperative control performed 24h after surgery. The most common complication observed 2months after surgery was posterior capsular opacity (2.6%). High-volume cataract surgery in low- and middle-income countries may have good visual outcomes and a low rate of complications when the procedures are performed by either foreign or local ophthalmologists. A program of high-volume cataract surgery carried out in a rural environment with few resources can give good visual outcomes in the hands of both foreign and local experienced ophthalmologists.

A study of leave against medical advice (LAMA) in eye camp patients of ophthalmology department in a tertiary care center

Introduction: To scientifically document and understand Leave Against Medical Advice (LAMA) characteristics of the patients selected for comprehensive eye care management from rural eye campsite. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, where the demographic details, diagnosis, and details of LAMA were documented and then analyzed to find out if any peculiar pattern was seen among them. Results: Out of 840 patients over a period of 7 months, 26 (3.09 %) were seen leaving against medical advice, the majority being females (54 %). Most of the patients were in the age group of 61-70 years (42.3 %) and from long-distance camps (61.5%). They were accompanied by one of the family members (42.2%), with the majority of them leaving due to medical reasons (43.3%), seen mostly in the rainy season and festive months. Conclusion: LAMA is an indicator of the effectiveness of the community health care delivery system. Better insight into the reason requires understanding their social, economic, cultural, and educational status. Reducing the number of LAMA patients can have a positive impact on the optimal utilization of resources and improve the health status of the community.

Evaluation of community outreach program for detection of prevalence and causes of visual impairment in East Uttar Pradesh region

Background: The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence and the causes of visual impairments in rural areas of east Uttar Pradesh where peoples are still deprived of the spectacles and other corrective measures.Methods: In this retrospective study eye camps were conducted in 6 districts in east Uttar Pradesh over a period of 2 years from April 2016 to March 2018, we have conducted 893 camps and total 123597 patients were examined and following parameters were used- measure distance and near vision with Snellen’s vision drum, refraction, I. O. P., torchlight examination and dilated fundus examination.Results: About 36.15% patients were having refractive error problems, about 37.10% patients were found to have cataract, 3.20% patients were retina problems, 1.67% patients were cornea problems, 1.31% patients were oculoplastic problems, 1.21% patients were having glaucoma and 19.35% patients had other ocular problems as itching, watering and some of them were referred to base hospital for confirm the diagnosis. Those patients having refractive errors included myopia, hypermetropia and presbyopia glasses were dispensed at eye camp site. The patient require ocular surgery were immediately transferred to base hospital by hospital bus.Conclusions: The study showing outreach camps really helpful the people those suffering from visually impairment and not able to reach the hospital.

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Intra-Operative and Immediate Post-Operative Complications of Cataract Surgery in an Eye Camp

Purpose: To analyze the intra-operative and immediate post-operative complications in patients after cataractsurgery in an eye camp.Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in a village of Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan from 7th to9th of February 2020.Material and Methods: Fifteen hundred patients were screened for visual disabilities of which 150 were selectedfor the study. They had a visual acuity of less than 6/9 in one or both eyes and had a cataract. The selectedpatients were operated using either phacoemulsification, extracapsular cataract extraction ECCE), intracapsularcataract extraction (ICCE) or small incision cataract surgery (SICS). The immediate intra-operative as well aspost-operative complications on day 1 after surgery were observed.Results: One hundred and fifty patients were operated. Age ranged from 14 years to 90 years, males were58.7% and females were 41.3%. The most common procedure performed was phacoemulsification 51.3%,followed by ECCE 30.0%, then SICS 18.0% and ICCE 0.7%. The most common intra-operative complication wasposterior capsule rent and the most common post-operative complication was striate keratopathy which was seenin 14.0% individuals. There was a significant association found for post-operative complications with gender withfemales having more post-operative complications as compared to males (P-value = 0.001 &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: Camp surgeries when performed with strict sterilization and in experienced hands can play animportant role in treating cataract, which is the commonest cause of preventable blindness in developingcountries