The Asian Age

New Delhi, Aug. 27: Injured India hockey goalkeeper Baljit Singh on Wednesday said he could see objects within two metres after the successful surgery on his damaged right eye in the US.

Baljit, however, said he would have to wait for two-three months more to know the degree of his complete recovery.

“I had a meeting with Dr Robert Morris yesterday. He tested my eyes. I was asked to see natural light with the sun glasses on. I was then tested with equipment for pressure in each eye,” Baljit said.

“Now, I am able to see things at about two metres. Before my operation, I was not able to see anything with my right eye but now I am able to see something, like a shadow. Dr Morris told me that there has been improvement but the process will be slow.

“He (Dr Morris) said by another two or three months, it will improve to a great extent and I will be able to view better and even I can identify colours,” he said.

“But it will take some more time to know whether my vision will be hundred per cent or less,” he added.

Meanwhile, brimming with confidence after the team‘s recent four-nation Europe tour, captain Sandeep Singh said India would be a force to reckon with in next year’s hockey World Cup scheduled in the capital.

“The team is shaping up well for the World Cup. I feel we will give a tough fight to top hockey playing nations in the World Cup,” Sandeep said. — PTI