More pictures of LEI (Lumbini Eye Institute)

Over that past few days I've had the opportunity to grab some more pics of LEI that I'd like to share.

Below is another pic from the ward, an area (which is in the original hospital) where patients spend overnight following surgery.  Sometimes patients will remain here for several days following retina surgery.

Looking out from the room in the previous picture.



Below is an exam room where ophthalmology residents will see some of the 500 patients per day currently coming through the Eye Institute.  This, being Summer, happens to be their slow season since one of the primary industries is agriculture, and farmers are busy with their crops.  The busy season for the Institute is Winter when up to 1200 patients will come through the Institute daily.  Their conditions may range any where from needing an eyeglass prescription to needing emergency surgery







Above is a picture of the registration area.  Patients currently have both an electronic record as well as a paper chart.  While the electronic record is kept indefinitely, the paper record is discarded after three years of inactivity.  After registering, the patient will have a series of rooms to pass through as different parts of the eye exam are conducted.

This is a view to the west from a 2d story window of the Institute.  Economic times are very trying for the country in general at this time.

I have two more days before my departure from LEI.  I will try and post once more before I head to Kathmandu to meet Rene' and begin the relaxation portion of my trip.