Operation Drishti: AFMS conducts 220 sight-restoring surgeries during 2-day Mega Eye Surgical Camp at Tangdhar along LoC

The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) conducted 220 sight-restoring surgeries, predominantly cataract surgeries along with selective retinal procedures and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, during a two-day Mega Eye Surgical Camp under Operation Drishti. Held on September 24 and 25, 2026, the camp took place at an underground operation theatre in Tangdhar, Kupwara, along the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir. The initiative, envisaged by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, utilized advanced medical equipment transported across mountainous terrain and involved patient screening supported by local broadcasts. Cumulatively, the series has screened over 1.50 lakh patients and conducted over 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities, with the 11th camp scheduled in Srinagar.