Times Of India
NEW DELHI: Set to undergo an eye operation in a private hospital at Alabama on Tuesday, injured hockey goalkeeper Baljit Singh is confident of getting his full vision back and returning to the field.
After doctors at the John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore – where the player had been admitted for his post-operative treatment – said they could not guarantee full vision, Baljit left for Alabama to consult renowned ophthalmologist Robert Morris.
Dr Morris studied reports of both AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) and John Hopkins and decided to do the operation on Tuesday, Baljit said.
“Dr Morris told me that he has handled similar cases where patients have regained their full vision. That gives me confidence and I’m hopeful of not only getting my full vision back but also returning to the game,” a cheerful Baljit told PTI.
Baljit was injured in a freak incident when a golf ball, while practising in Pune, sneaked through his visor to damage his right eye.
Baljit had to be airlifted to the capital where doctors at AIIMS conducted a marathon emergency surgery but could not promise full vision.
The Sports Ministry then arranged his US trip.