A total of 50 artistes from the realms of film, theatre, music, and literature underwent eye surgery free of charge, performed by ophthalmologists from Japan, Cambodia, and Myanmar,” according to U Nay Win, Secretary of the Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central).
The ophthalmologists from Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar are providing free eye surgical treatment to artistes from film, theatre, music and literature starting from 13 to 23 March under the patronage of Shweratu Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Dhamma Bhandagarika Myinmu Sayadaw Bhaddanta Vamsapala Lankara and Tipitaka Sayadaw Bhaddanta Paññasila Lankara.
“The Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central) welcomed the generous offer by the monks to provide free eye surgical treatment and arranged coordination with related associations to facilitate the reception of the treatment. Out of the total of 50 artistes, 20 have received eye surgical treatment starting on 13 March, and the remaining will also undergo the treatment,” said U Nay Win.
Artistes from all over Myanmar are being given free eye surgery at the Shweratu Tipitaka Cakkhupala Eye Hospital (Yangon) in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township. The hospital also provides accommodation, food, medications, and cash for eye patients who come from other regions and states. — ASH/ MKKS
