Bengaluru: Low Transplant Rate for Donated Eyes
Ophthalmologists in Bengaluru reveal a critical gap: just 35-50% of donated corneas are fit for transplant. Learn why and how to improve eye donation outcomes.
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Padma Shri Dr Sagdeo Advocates Mobile Eye Care for Rural Areas
Padma Shri Dr Dhananjay Sagdeo urges extending eye care services to doorsteps in rural & tribal India. Learn about mobile clinics & Madhav Netralaya's initiatives.
Ahmedabad Hospital Saves Child's Eyesight from Malnutrition
Swift action at LG Hospital saved a 7-year-old from permanent blindness caused by severe Vitamin A deficiency. Read how a corneal transplant and teamwork restored vision.
Tooth Extraction Leads to Sudden Blindness in Diabetic Patient
A diabetic woman lost vision in one eye days after a routine tooth pull due to metastatic endophthalmitis. Dr. Ashish Markan explains the risks and urgent treatment needed. Learn how to protect your eye health.
SA-XV Peptide: Breakthrough Against Drug-Resistant Eye Fungus
Scientists from Kolkata & Hyderabad identify a novel antimicrobial peptide, SA-XV, that could revolutionize treatment for drug-resistant fungal eye infections, a major cause of blindness in South Asia. Read the breakthrough findings.
Telangana Shifts from Eye Camps to Permanent Eye Care Clinics
Telangana govt establishes permanent eye care clinics across the state, moving beyond screening to full treatment. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital to be the central hub. Learn about the new sustainable healthcare model.
Simple 1-Minute Test for Colour Blindness
An estimated 300 million people globally have colour vision deficiency. Discover the symptoms, causes, and a quick test shared by an optometrist to check if you might be affected.
Daylight Burglar with Night Blindness Arrested in Bengaluru
JP Nagar police arrest interstate burglar Mehaboob Khan Patan, who committed daytime thefts due to night blindness. Valuables worth Rs 65.2 lakh, including gold and cash, recovered from actor's home burglary. Read the full story.
AI Screening for Diabetic Eye Disease Launched Nationwide
The Armed Forces Medical Services launches a nationwide AI programme for early detection of diabetic retinopathy, starting in 8 cities. This initiative aims to prevent blindness by bridging the data and screening gap.
Swiss Cheese Model Explains Hong Kong, Goa Fire Tragedies
Deadly fires in Hong Kong and Goa highlight systemic failures. The Swiss Cheese Model explains how layered safety could have prevented these disasters. Read analysis.
Organ donation saves 5 lives, enables PILBS' first liver transplant
A Haryana man's family turns tragedy into hope as organ donation saves three critically ill patients and restores vision for two others. Historic first liver transplant at PILBS.
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight Explained
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, often with no early symptoms. Early detection through regular eye tests is crucial to prevent vision loss. Protect your eyesight today.
Diabetes Alert: Protect Your Sight, Limbs and Life
Diabetes can silently damage eyes, kidneys and nerves. Learn how early detection and proper management can prevent blindness, amputations and save lives. Take action today!
AIIMS Guwahati Opens First Adult Vaccination Clinic
AIIMS Guwahati pioneers adult immunisation in Northeast India, protecting adults from diseases like influenza and hepatitis. Learn how this clinic bridges a critical healthcare gap.
Genetic Breakthrough: How DNA Influences Age-Related Blindness
New research reveals how specific genes influence Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), offering hope for early detection and personalized prevention strategies for India's aging population.
Prima Retinal Implant Restores Sight, Challenges Neuralink
Revolutionary retinal implant technology restores vision to blind patients, enabling reading and object recognition in medical breakthrough that rivals Elon Musk's Neuralink ambitions.
Diwali Horror: 14 Kids Blinded in Bhopal
A horrific Diwali celebration turns tragic in Bhopal as chemical-laden toy guns leave 14 children with permanent eye damage. Shocking details emerge about illegal carbide use.
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