Latest Ophthalmology News & Updates

Jaipur, April 1 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, in the latest episode of his digital series “Intezaar Shastra”, has questioned the delay in inaugurating the Institute of Cardiology at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, and accused the state government of neglecting public healthcare.“Are Rajasthan’s government hospitals being systematically weakened to benefit private hospitals?” Gehlot asked, addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party government through a post on X.Referring to the project…

Bhuj, Feb 5 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Thursday visited the Surgical Eye Camp at the Military Hospital in Bhuj, marking the conclusion of a three-day outreach programme that restored vision to more than 200 beneficiaries from the border district of Kutch.The camp, conducted from February 3 to 5 under the aegis of the Indian Army’s Southern Command, was organised in collaboration with the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi.During the visit, the Defence Secret…

Bhuj, Feb 4 (IANS) Over 200 individuals, including veterans, their dependents, and residents from remote areas of Kutch district, regained their vision following a three-day surgical eye camp organised by the Indian Army at the Military Hospital in Bhuj, Gujarat.The initiative, conducted in collaboration with a specialised ophthalmology team from the Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, also provided comprehensive eye screenings for more than 2,500 patients.Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM,…

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A five-day joint services multi-speciality medical camp in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep concluded with 4,719 patients benefiting from the facilities provided with support from the civil administration, an official said on Sunday. The Indian Navy led the Armed Forces in conducting the camp at Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth, and Minicoy islands, reaffirming the commitment to delivering quality healthcare and preventive services to remote island communities through…