Sohag University's medical faculty has conducted 140 cataract surgeries in 12 hours as part of the "Your Eyes in My Eyes" initiative. The surgeries were performed by the university's ophthalmology department in collaboration with the private sector. The initiative aims to provide free medical services to residents of Sohag governorate. The surgeries were carried out to reduce waiting lists for cataract surgeries.

The initiative was launched in line with directives from the Egyptian government to reduce waiting lists for medical procedures. Sohag University's president, Dr. Hassan El-Nomaney, stated that the university's medical faculty is committed to providing high-quality medical services to the community. The "Your Eyes in My Eyes" initiative is part of the university's efforts to provide free medical services to those in need.

The cataract surgeries were performed by a specialized team from the university's ophthalmology department. Dr. Mohamed Nasr El-Din Hamdon, dean of the medical faculty, stated that the surgeries were carried out in collaboration with Retaj company and Orchidia Pharmaceutical Industries. The surgeries were performed using the latest medical equipment and technology.

Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Ghaffar, vice-dean of the medical faculty for community service and environmental development, stated that the initiative is a model for cooperation between the university and the pharmaceutical sector. The initiative aims to provide early detection and treatment of eye diseases. The medical faculty has been working to provide specialized medical services to patients.

The surgeries were performed after thorough medical evaluations and assessments. Dr. Ahmed Hamad El-Saman, head of the ophthalmology department, stated that the surgeries were carried out by the department's medical team. The team is committed to providing high-quality medical services to patients.

The "Your Eyes in My Eyes" initiative is part of Sohag University's efforts to provide free medical services to the community. The initiative has been launched to provide medical services to residents of Sohag governorate. The university's medical faculty has been working to provide specialized medical services to patients.

The cataract surgeries were conducted as part of the university's efforts to provide medical services to those in need. The university's medical faculty has been working to reduce waiting lists for medical procedures. The "Your Eyes in My Eyes" initiative is a model for cooperation between the university and the community.

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  • Sohag University's medical faculty conducted 140 cataract surgeries in 12 hours as part of the "Your Eyes in My Eyes" initiative.

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