Mangalore: Young Rakshitha seeks support to regain eyesight

Brijesh Garodi
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

Mangalore, Nov 14: The eye is perhaps the most important part of the human body. One can imagine the impact it might have if a person loses eyesight. Blindness by birth is one thing, but losing one’s vision as a youngster is indeed unimaginable.

However, this is what Rakshitha, a student of St Agnes High School, studying in class 9 is experiencing. She is a resident of Bondanthila Padu Post, Neermarga, and lives with her parents Sundar Poojary and Janaki.

The problem started some eight years ago when she was suffered from eye pain and consulted a local doctor. The doctor gave her some medicines, which caused reactions and she was left with boils on her whole body, while the eye pain, which was slight, still continued. She later underwent treatment at Father Muller Hospital for four months.

Later, when she was in the fifth standard, she began suffering from headaches and consulted the doctor and again the medicine caused reactions and she slipped into a coma for a few months and was in a critical condition. 

She lost her eyesight as a result of the side effects of the medicines. Later, after treatment and surgery, one eye was fitted with a temporary lens she regained vision to some extent. If she can undergo complete eye surgery at a cost of approximately Rs 5 lac, her eyesight is likely to be normal like before.

But due to financial difficulties, her parents have been unable to get the surgery done. She is under treatment at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.  The treatment will be conducted in stages. This has already started and will take a few months to complete. Eye drops have been recommended, which are also expensive.

The total estimated amount for her treatment stands at Rs 5 lac.

Philanthropists, individuals, organizations and others are earnestly requested to contribute to the cause and help young Rakshitha regain her vision and life.

Bank Details:

Vijaya Bank
Account Holder: Sundara Poojary
Account No.: 123801011000478
Neermarga branch
Pedamale Post
Mangalore - 575029

IFSC: VIJB0001238

Residential Address:

House No 2-184(6)
Kapettu Site
Bithupade House
Pedamale Post
Neermarga
Mangalore - 575029