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SINGAPORE: The first Singapore eye doctor to participate in an ORBIS flying hospital mission has returned from Syria where he helped 10 visually-impaired Syrians regain their sight.
ORBIS is a non-profit organization fighting blindness in developing countries.
Dr Chris Khng was one of 10 doctors from around the world who volunteered for the Syria mission late last month.
Within five days, Dr Khng helped many to regain their sight, including a 12-year-old boy who became blind in one eye almost two years ago.
According to ORBIS, most cases of blindness in Syria can be easily treated if the doctors are trained in advanced eye surgery techniques.
It was ORBIS' second mission to Syria since last year but for Dr Khng, it was his first eye operation on board ORBIS.
"Because of the gust of wind at the airport, the plane would suddenly jerk a little bit during the surgery and we would have to pause the surgery," said Dr Khng.
- CNA/ir
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