Dr. Ashi Khurana, Vice-Chairman, C.L. Gupta Eye Institute is a cornea specialist and manages the Retinopathy of Prematurity Eradication Project. The project screens premature infants in Moradabad and five surrounding districts for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), which can cause irreversible blindness if left untreated. World Prematurity Day: Dr. Ashi Khurana, Vice-Chairman, C.L. Gupta Eye Institute… Continue reading Preventing blindness in premature infants with Dr. Ashi Khurana
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A father’s livelihood and hope restored
The ancient art of ‘tea plucking”’ requires the picker to identify and pluck only the freshest, newest shoots on the tea plant. It requires dexterity, speed and, most importantly, excellent eyesight. So, imagine trying to pick tea efficiently when your eyes are clouded over with cataracts. This was the situation for 36-year-old Milan, who lives… Continue reading A father’s livelihood and hope restored
New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya
The northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is known for its hilly terrain and rainy weather. While that makes for excellent tea-growing conditions, it also means that many roads are rugged, muddy and often difficult to navigate. For residents of remote communities, getting from the village into the city for healthcare can be challenging at… Continue reading New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya
Volunteers help with school eye screening in India
There were smiles and high fives all around when volunteers from Sagility Health India joined eye health professionals to screen nearly 500 young students at the Mandal Paraja Parishath Primary School in Kondapur, Hyderabad for vision impairments in December. “We learned that patience is very important to handle kids of this age group,” laughs Jyotsna,… Continue reading Volunteers help with school eye screening in India