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The gift of sight

Mar 31, 2025 2 mins read
The gift of sight

Gelephu—For 65-year-old Hom Raj Ghalley, a resident of Gelephu, the world had become a blur. Once able to read and drive with ease, he struggled with vision loss due to cataract, which made even everyday tasks difficult and dangerous.

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