Jakarta, ThedailyID — PT Summarecon Agung Tbk (Summarecon) completed the final phase of its free cataract surgery program in Bandung as part of the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The social initiative followed earlier programs in Tangerang and Bogor. Bandung became the third and final city in the series.
Summarecon Bandung organized the program in collaboration with the Indonesian Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, the Ministry of Social Affairs, the West Java Provincial Government, the Bandung Health Office, and Murni Teguh Naripan Hospital.
The surgeries took place on May 30, 2026, at Murni Teguh Naripan Hospital in Bandung. Ophthalmologists and medical teams performed the procedures and provided post-operative care.
Patients also received medication and follow-up examinations one day after surgery. The additional care aimed to support recovery and ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
Executive Director of PT Summarecon Agung Tbk, Hindarko Hasan, said the program reflects the company’s commitment to delivering long-term benefits to communities.
He said healthy vision plays an important role in helping people live productive and independent lives. Therefore, the company hopes the program can improve participants’ quality of life.
The initiative attracted strong public interest. A total of 244 people registered from Bandung and several other regions, including Bekasi, Subang, Garut, Tasikmalaya, and Majalengka.
Following medical screenings on May 23 at Balerea, Plaza Summarecon Bandung, doctors declared 104 patients eligible for treatment.
The group consisted of 102 cataract patients and two patients diagnosed with pterygium, a condition involving tissue growth over the cornea.
Summarecon selected cataract treatment as a key corporate social responsibility (CSR) program during its 50th anniversary year because of its broad social impact.
The company said vision impairment affects not only individual health but also productivity and family welfare. As a result, access to cataract surgery can help improve both social and economic conditions.
Summarecon also hopes the program will help reduce preventable blindness, particularly among people with limited access to healthcare services.
One participant, 60-year-old Yayah, expressed gratitude after undergoing surgery. The plastic cup collector said she had struggled with poor eyesight and could not afford treatment.
She said the free surgery allowed her to see clearly again and return to work.
The cataract program forms part of Summarecon’s broader social initiatives. Other programs include public facility renovations, a 500-home improvement project, scholarships, educational assistance, and the Summarecon Mengajar program.
Through these initiatives, Summarecon aims to strengthen its contribution to communities while creating inclusive and sustainable social impact.
