A mobile ophthalmic hospital operating in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, has been providing free cataract surgeries to low-income patients since mid-July. The service, part of a three-month public welfare initiative, began its current station on July 17 and aims to complete approximately 1,200 surgeries during this period.

The mobile hospital, which is part of a broader nationwide program, has already performed over 700 procedures at its Hohhot location. This initiative is one of four similar mobile eye hospitals that travel across the country, offering cataract surgeries at no cost to economically disadvantaged individuals.

Each year, these mobile units treat between 8,000 and 10,000 patients suffering from cataracts and other eye ailments. The project seeks to improve access to essential ophthalmic care for populations in remote or underserved regions.

Staff at the mobile hospital include medical professionals who assist patients before, during, and after surgery. A nurse was recently observed helping a patient exit the operating room, underscoring the comprehensive care provided.

By bringing surgical services directly to communities, the program addresses barriers such as distance, cost, and limited local healthcare resources. Officials hope that expanding the reach of these mobile hospitals will continue to reduce preventable vision impairment across the country.