Health:-/- Squint correction renews confidence

"I never liked looking at my own photograph until now," says Ramesh
Kumar. Be it obtaining a driver's licence, meeting a prospective bride
or finding permanent employment, for the contract technician from
Ariyalur, every milestone has been marred by his squint. But the
32-year-oldis among the 20 persons, mostly children, who have found
renewed confidence with the defect rectified under the Chief Minster's
comprehensive health insurance scheme.
With the recent empanelment of Mahatma Gandhi Eye Hospital, that has
been authorised to perform squint correction surgeries under the
health insurance scheme, an average of one surgery is performed a day.
The procedure was added in the new scheme. Squint or strabismus is the
misalignment of eyes when both eyes point in different directions.
While one may be focussed straight, the other may look inward,
outward, upward or downward.
Nine-year-old Krishnaveni, the daughter of a labourer from Kolarpatti
near Nagamangalam was often in tears after school being teased as
'orakannu' by classmates. Though some persons with squint may have low
self-esteem, squint correction is not merely a cosmetic surgery.
"Squint correction is important to restore binocular vision," says
Ramesh, paediatric ophthalmologist at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital. While
an object is viewed simultaneously by one eye,the brain suppresses one
image in persons with squint.
"There may be no major visual problem, but squint is a major cause of
lazy eyeor ambylopia which may lead to permanent loss of vision in one
eye." Besides, there are chances of total vision loss if the good eye
is injured.
Though educated classes report paediatric vision related problems,
lower socio-economic groups often ignore the problem until the
question of a marriage or technical job arises. In the case of Ramesh
Kumar, coughing up Rs.10,000- 30,000 for a surgery when there was
nosubstantial eye defect except blurred vision, was out of the
question.
Squint is also wrongly associated with good luck as father of eight
year old Brinda from Ayyampalayam near Manachanallur agrees. Initially
hesitant to opt for treatment, he agreed after advised strongly at a
school eye camp. "Earlier the squint is treated, the better as eight
is the age ofvisual maturity after whichefficiency of surgery may be
reduced," says Dr.Ramesh.
Not all persons with squintneed surgical correction, ascertain squints
can be corrected with eye co-ordiantion exercises or prescription of
glasses.
"Evaluation to detect the angle of deviation preciselyis key in squint
surgery. If children don't co-operate and there are minor
disturbances, things may go haywire," says Dr.Ramesh. Vision
correction may be requiredsubsequent to surgery and regular monitoring
and vision testing are the normtill 18.
"With recent surgical advancement, squint can be corrected even in
infants less than six months."
Chances of premature babies and children born out of marriages between
blood relations developing squint is relatively higher, says Dr.Ramesh
cautioning those with family history of optical problems to stay
alert./

Qur'an Ayath - Explanation :- -Allah guides those who struggle

Allah guides those who struggle. "And those who strive in Our cause,
We will surely guide them to Our paths." – Al-Ankaboot, 29:69.
Struggle may seem like something to be avoided, but the alternative is
to walk in dim light, seeing nothing clearly. If our lives consist of
sitting on the sofa watching TV, doing jobs without passion,
shruggingour shoulders at the suffering of others, and accepting the
unreality that is pushed at us by advertising and the media, then we
are living in shadow, even when the sun shines.
Yes, we all have bills to pay, and sometimes we work jobs that we are
not passionate about, in order to support our families. I have a
website about money transfer services, and another about paying bills
online. They are boring, but I spend time onthem because they earn
money. In my free time I struggle to do work that is important to me –
this website being a notable example. Even a short article might take
me two or three days to write, because of the limited timeI have to
work on it. Longer articles can take weeks. And yet people sometimes
tell me that my writing has changed their lives.
We can all find a little time every day to pursue what we love, and to
make a difference in people's lives, even in a small way. Beyond that,
we must strive to represent truth in everything we do: in our family
lives, our work, our entertainment – everything.
Imam Jamil Al-Amin wrote in 2006:
"In the heart there is an emptiness and a need which nothing can
satisfy except for the remembrance of Allah (swt). The only proof of
faith is in struggle, struggling in word and deed, in body and soul.
Thelack of faith will crush you far more than defeat ever could. 'And
what will explain to you the path that is steep?' (90:12). Conscious
struggle is the path that is steep. Struggle where bitter hardship and
misfortune and difficulty becomes sweet tasting to the soul."
There is no road to success except through the struggle for truth and
righteousness. This is actually good news, because if you're a seeker,
if you've got a nose for truth, if you care about justice, then you're
already struggling, walking a hard road. It's inevitable. Those who
pursue truth and speak it out loud are seen as strangers and
subversives. You might wonder sometimes if it's worth it, or if you're
moving in the right direction.
Don't worry. The fact that you're struggling means that Allah is
guiding you, and you're on the right road.

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News:- -FRIENDSHIP DAY tips

Frenship is never an accident... its somthng 1 has 2 nurture over da
yrs.I hope evry yr our frenship bcoms stronger
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Friendship is a place where dreams are nurtured, shared, celebrated, a
place where happiness begins
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There are no strings attached to a friendship, no bonds to hold or
ties tobind. Friendship stand on its own
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With u bside my fren I havcn my world becoming a beautiful place....My
dreams turning into reality
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God gvs us 2 Gifts... 1 is chance n other is choice, Chance 2 hav
frens n choice 2 select best 1s like U. "HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY"

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ISLAMIC ARTICLE -:- WOMEN'S LIBERATION THROUGH ISLAM

Today people think that women are liberated in thewest and that the
woman'sliberation movement began in the 20 th century.Actually, the
women's liberation movement was not begun by women but women but was
revealed buy god to a man in the seventh century by the name of
Muhammad (peace be upon him) who is known as the last prophet of
Islam. The Qur'an and the traditions ofthe prophet (Hadith or Sunnah)
are the sources from which every Muslim women derives her rights and
duties.
I. HUMAN RIGHTS:
Islam, fourteen centuries ago, made women equally accountable to God
in glorifying and worshippingHim setting no limits on her moral
Progress.
Also, Islam established a woman's equality in her humanity with men,
in the Qur'an in the first verse of the chapter entitled"women" God
says
"O mankind! Be careful of your duty to your Lord who created you from
a single soul and from it its mate and from them both have spread
broad a multitude of men and women. Be careful of your duty toward
Allah in whomyou claim (your rights) of one another and towards the
wombs (that bore you) LO! Allah has been a watcher over you"(4:1)
Since men and women both come from the same essence, they are equal in
their humanity. Women cannot be by nature evil (as some religions
believe) or them men would be evil, also. Similarly, neither gender
can be superior because it would be a contradiction of equality.
II. CIVIL RIGHTS:
In Islam, a woman has the basic freedoms of choice and expression
based on recognition of her individual personality. First,she is free
to choose her religion. The Qur'an states;
"there is no compulsion in religion. Right has been made distinct from
error". (2:256)
Women are encouraged in Islam to contribute their opinions and ideas,
There are many traditions of the Prophet (p) which indicate women
would pose questions directly to him and offer their opinions
concerning religion, economics and social matters.
A Muslim woman chooses her husband and to keep her name after
marriage. A Muslim woman's testimonyis valid in legal disputes. In
fact, where women are more familiar, their evidence is conclusive.
III. SOCIAL RIGHTS:
The Prophet (s) said,"seeking knowledge is a mandate for every Muslim
(male and female )''. This includes knowledge of the Qur'an and the
Hadith as well as other knowledge. Men and women both havethe capacity
for learning and understanding. Since itis also their obligation to
promote good behavior and condemn bad behaviorin all spheres of life
Muslim women must acquire the oppropriate education to perform this
duty in accordance with their own natural talents and interests.
While maintenance of a home, providing support toher husband and
bearing, raising and teaching of children are among the first and very
highly regarded roles for a women, if she has the skillsto work
outside the home for the good of the community, she may do so as long
as her family obligations are met.
Islam recognizes and fosters the natural differences between men and
women despite their equality. Some types of work are more suitable for
men and other types for women. This in no way diminishes either's
effort nor its benefit. God will reward both sexes equally for the
value of their work though it may not necessarily be the same
activity.
Concerning motherhood the prophet [pbuh] said,"Heaven lies under the
feetof mothers" this implies that the success of a society can be
traced to themothers that raised it. The first and greatest influence
on a person comes from the sense of security affection and training
received from the mother therefore a woman having children must be
educated and conscientious in order to be a skillful parent.
IV. POLITICAL RIGHTS:
A right given to Muslim women by God 1400 years ago is the right to
vote. On any public matter, a woman may voice her opinion and
participate in politics. One example narrated in the Qur'an (60:12)
MUHAMMAD [Pbuh] is told that when the believing women come to him and
swear their allegiance to Islam he mustaccept their oath. This
established the right of women to select their leader and publicly
declare so.

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