90-year-old visually impaired regains sight after free surgery

A virtually-impaired person, Hassan Gunka, who recently regained his eyesight after two years of blindness was full of thanks to his wife for her support during the period he could not see.

Mr Gunka, from Jahun Local Government of Jigawa State, regained his eyesight after a Jigawa State government-sponsored surgery. Several residents of the state with visual impairments were operated upon. The operations which were done at the Dutse General Hospital, were done in collaboration with the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY).

Mr Gunka said his blindness made his life difficult. He said things could have been much harder but for his wife’s unflinching support during the period, he could not see.