Bilal’s father, Zia Islam, works as a daily-wage labourer. Some days he finds work, and some days he does not. Whatever he earns is used to support the family.
When doctors at a nearby hospital examined Bilal, they confirmed that both of his eyes had developed cataracts. Surgery was the only way to restore his sight.
The cost of treatment was Rs. 90,000/-
For a labourer supporting his household, this amount was simply impossible to arrange. Zia Islam returned home without scheduling the surgery, knowing he had no way to pay for it.
Around the same time, Bilal’s younger sister also began showing signs of the same condition, which made the situation even more worrying for the family.
What Vision Loss Means for a Child
For a child, losing eyesight does not only affect vision. It affects education, confidence, and independence. Bilal could not help his mother with household tasks because poor vision made even small activities risky. Walking to the nearby market alone was not possible. Reading and learning also became difficult.
Most painful of all, he was missing the chance to study and learn the Holy Qur’an properly, something that meant a lot to him and his family. Years passed this way. Nearly a decade went by without treatment.
Al Mustafa Welfare Trust Stepped In
