BATANGTORU, Waspada.co.id – Since 2011, hundreds of North Sumatra residents have been staring on the world with vivid eyes because of the free cataract operation program of PT Aggincourt Sources (PTAR).

Not simply an annual social exercise, this initiative has grown right into a legacy of the corporate’s dedication in constructing the standard of lifetime of the individuals across the Martabe gold mine.

In 2025 this system titled “Open Eyes See the Fantastic thing about the World” was held once more, concentrating on 1,400 eyes to be operated on 5 places, ranging from Bhayangkara Batang Toru Hospital, South Tapanuli.

Normal Supervisor of Operations & Deputy Director of Operations of PTAR, Rahmat Lubis, stated that the opening of this collection of operations was an essential momentum to broaden entry to eye well being for the neighborhood, particularly those that had issue reaching medical providers.

“Numerous cataract victims who reside within the mine ring space in Batang Toru and Muara Batang Toru additionally really feel the advantages of this program.

“Cataracts typically make victims lose productiveness and independence,” he stated, Monday (29/9).

By this program, we wish to convey again the hopes and high quality of life for the neighborhood, particularly within the Martabe gold mine, “he stated. Through the cataract operation on September 26-28 in Batang Toru, 357 cataract eyes have been efficiently operated on.

“Cataract operations will nonetheless happen in Batang Toru on October 3-5

Head of South Tapanuli Well being Workplace, Dr. Sri Khairunnisa expressed his appreciation for the consistency of PTAR in supporting public well being.

“Because it was first launched till now it has developed exterior the area, this program has supplied nice advantages for the neighborhood. PTar assist just isn’t solely realized by cataract operations, but additionally by varied different applications within the well being sector,” he defined.

This program can proceed in order that the advantages could be felt by extra residents in different areas. One of many cataract victims who had simply undergone surgical procedure was Endang Siregar, 49 years previous.

It has been the final 10 months, the resident of the Batang Toru plantation village has skilled visible impairment attributable to cataracts. Homework feels extra tiring, even his small enterprise promoting from house is hampered. When he bought details about the free cataract operation made by PTAR, the lady with three youngsters and one grandchild registered.

“I selected to endure this operation as a result of I wished to see clearly and revel in the fantastic thing about the world. Additionally so I might promote meals once more at residence and be capable of do regular actions once more, particularly spending time with my household and grandchildren,” stated Endang.

The operation that solely lasted about 10 minutes had made him anxious. Nevertheless, he realized the braveness to endure surgical procedure was an essential step to open up higher life alternatives.

“After the operation, I used to be very grateful and blissful as a result of my imaginative and prescient started to enhance. Thanks to the Martabe gold mine for this free cataract operation. It implies that I and the individuals of Batang Toru,” stated Endang.

The implementation of the free Martabe gold mining cataract operation concerned shut collaboration with varied events, together with Bhayangkara Batang Toru Hospital, Pandan Hospital, Sipirok Hospital, Mata Siantar Hospital, Mata Mata Mata 77 Medan Hospital, and South Tapanuli District Well being Workplace.

Along with serving to the restoration of imaginative and prescient, this program is a part of PTAR’s dedication to the third Sustainable Growth Goals (SDGs), which is to ensure a wholesome life and assist the welfare of the neighborhood in any respect ages. For PTAR, public well being is an inseparable a part of accountable and sustainable mining practices. (WOL/EKO/D1)

Editor: Ari Tanjung