Bima, December 5, 2025 - For many people, undergoing cataract surgery is more than regaining clearer vision. It represents the hope of rebuilding a better life, including enhancing economic productivity. This renewed sense of hope was felt by hundreds of Bima residents and surrounding areas in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) who benefited from the Cataract Surgery Social Program held by PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) in collaboration with the Cataract Blindness Prevention Section of the Indonesian Ophthalmologist Association (SPBK Perdami) at Sultan Abdul Kahir II Hospital Bima on Friday (5/12).
The Cataract Surgery Social Program in Bima marked the fifth and final edition of the series held throughout 2025. The four previous editions took place at RSUD Maba in East Halmahera, North Maluku; Klinik Mata Vision Center in Kapuas, East Kalimantan; RSUD Lebong in Bengkulu; and Hermina Hospital in Tasikmalaya, West Java. In total, 132 beneficiaries across five provinces received cataract surgeries held by BCA and SPBK Perdami in 2025. Since 2001, more than 9.900 patients have undergone cataract surgery under Bakti BCA program and SPBK Perdami.
EVP Corporate Communication & Social Responsibility BCA Hera F. Haryn emphasized, “BCA believes that clear vision is a basic human right for every citizen. This is why the Cataract Surgery Social Program is carried out to help fulfill such right. Through free cataract surgery, we hope that every beneficiary can return to their daily activities with greater comfort and productivity. For adults, healthy eyesight enables them to improve their productivity and economic conditions for their families. Meanwhile, the surgery helps children to learn more effectively and achieve strong academic performance.”
The free cataract surgery supported by BCA has provided concrete improvements to people’s ability to carry out their daily activities. Many beneficiaries in Bima and the surrounding areas work in the informal sector as farmers, traders, or fishermen. High exposure to sunlight increases their risk of visual impairments, including cataracts. The surgery is expected to restore greater mobility and support the economic resilience of their families.
Head of Sultan Abdul Kahir II Hospital Bima, Major CKM dr. Arnov Lahira Eriskan, Sp.M, expressed his appreciation for BCA’s commitment to reducing the prevalence of blindness caused by cataract in Bima and the surrounding areas. “We extend our gratitude to BCA for organizing this Cataract Surgery Social Program, which reaches communities across the country. Along with SPBK Perdami, BCA not only increases access to medical treatment for residents of Bima and NTB, but also reinforces the spirit of beneficiaries to live productively and create positive impacts for their families and communities.”
BCA’s consistency in supporting eye health under the Bakti BCA is also reflected through Vision Screening and Early Eye Disorder Detection Program for Students themed “Bright Eyes, Bright Future” (Mata Cemerlang, Prestasi Gemilang) held across the Greater Bandung region in West Java, benefiting a total of 2.100 students.
Under Bakti BCA, the company continues to deliver positive impact through various health-related social initiatives. These include free health screenings (covering hypertension, diabetes, blood pressure, and uric acid checks) and the Bakti BCA Blood Donation Program, which has contributed more than 15.900 bags of blood to communities across Indonesia.
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BCA Holds Cataract Surgery Social Program in Bima - Head of KOC KCU Cakranegara Suci Mulia Aristiana (fourth from left, top), Head of Sultan Abdul Kahir II Hospital Bima, Major CKM dr. Arnov Lahira Eriskan, Sp.M, (fifth from right, top), and other stakeholders pose with patients participating in the free Cataract Surgery Social Program at Sultan Abdul Kahir II Hospital Bima on Friday (5/12). Partnering with the Cataract Blindness Prevention Section of the Indonesian Ophthalmologist Association (SPBK Perdami), BCA held the Cataract Surgery Social Program in Bima as part of the commemoration of the 80th Hari Juang Kartika.
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Bakti BCA Strengthens Commitment to Creating a Positive Impact for Communities Across Indonesia - The Cataract Surgery Social Program is carried out by BCA through the Bakti BCA program, which focuses on supporting community well-being. For more than two decades, BCA and SPBK Perdami have consistently provided free cataract surgery. To date, more than 9.900 patients have regained clearer vision, enabling them to return to their daily activities. Through Bakti BCA, the company remains committed to delivering long-lasting social impact through various health-focused initiatives.
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About PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (as of 30 September 2025)
BCA is one of Indonesia's leading banks that focuses on transaction banking and provides credit facilities and financial solutions for corporate, commercial, SME, and consumer segments. At the end of September 2025, BCA served more than 43 million customer accounts, supported by 1,264 branch offices, 20,008 ATMs, as well as internet & mobile banking services and Halo BCA contact center that can be accessed 24 hours. BCA’s presence is supported by a number of subsidiaries that focus on vehicle financing, sharia banking, securities, general and life insurance, digital banking, remittances, and venture capital. BCA is committed to building long-term relationships with customers, prioritizing mutual interests, and creating a positive impact on society at large. With more than 27,000 employees, BCA’s vision is to be the bank of choice for the people and an important pillar of the Indonesian economy.
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