Shevanti, a woman in her late 50's from Akloli, was, in effect, blind. She had previously received cataract surgery on her left eye at another facility in the village of Vasai. However, the surgeon there did not put an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) in her eye. And so, without a pair of thick glasses, she was blind in her left eye. In addition, a cataract was developing in Shevanti's right eye, further debilitating her vision.

During the April eye camp, Shevanti received two surgeries. First, an IOL was placed in her left eye, and then the mature cataract was removed from her right eye and replaced with an IOL. Now she can see very well with both eyes.

When she was blind, Shevanti was disheartened because she was not able to work. She felt that she was not contributing to her family. Now, thanks to the eye surgeries, she will be able to work once again. Recently, her husband suffered a stroke, and with her restored vision she will be able to take good care of him.