Baljit

Baljit, who went to the US to get a second opinion on his
damaged right eye, was operated upon at a private hospital at
Alabama earlier this month under the watchful eyes of renowned
ophthalmologist Dr Robert Morris after Baltimore's John
Hopkins hospital could not guarantee him full vision.

"I am slightly relieved and feel happy now. As of now, I
must say that the decision to get it operated by Dr Morris was
right.

"Dr Morris will advise me, possibly tomorrow, as to how
long I should stay in Alabama. I have been asked to meet him
tomorrow," he said.

He also thanked the government for funding his treatment
in the US.

"I am now able to see light at the end of the tunnel. I
thank the Government of India, the Sports Ministry and IOA for
their financial support," the hockey custodian said.

Baljit was injured in a freak incident when a golf ball,
he was practising with, sneaked through the visor of his
helmet and damaged his right eye.

He then had to be airlifted to the capital where doctors
at the All India Institute of Medical Ssciences conducted a
marathon emergency surgery but could not promise him full
vision. PTI RE
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