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Bizman loses vision after cataract surgery, alleges negligence
The doctors overlooked his diabetic condition and bypassed key pre-operative safeguards which caused the vision loss, the businessman has alleged
Published on May 07, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Rupsa Chakraborty
Dharmendra wins hearts with dance moves to dhol beats at Sunny's Jaat premiere
On April 9, Dharmendra made an appearance at the screening of his son Sunny Deol's film Jaat in Mumbai.
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 07:55 AM IST
Dharmendra underwent cataract surgery, confirms source
Veteran actor Dharmendra recently underwent a cataract surgery and his latest appearance has left fans concerned.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:26 PM IST
Delhi HC grants interim bail to Unnao rape convict Sengar for cataract surgery
Delhi High Court grants interim bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar for cataract surgery at AIIMS on February 4. He must surrender on February 5.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:11 PM IST
ANI |
Delhi HC grants interim bail to Unnao rape case accused Sengar
To be sure, the grant of bail would not result in his immediate release since he is also serving sentence in a case related to the custodial death rape victim’s father.
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 07:06 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Cataract surgery: Restoring vision and quality of life
Signs include fuzzy vision, trouble seeing at night being sensitive to light, and seeing rings around lights
Published on Aug 02, 2024 04:47 PM IST
Living with glaucoma: Tips for coping and maintaining quality of life
Eye expert reveals how individuals can mitigate the progression of glaucoma and preserve their visual health
Updated on Apr 23, 2024 11:54 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Watch out for these biological and social factors causing eye problems in women
Women are more likely than men to suffer from eye problems like age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract and glaucoma. Watch out for these factors
Published on Mar 28, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Guj HC notice to state govt on 17 alleged cases of vision loss post cataract surgery
The Gujarat health and family welfare department has formed a nine-member expert committee to conduct an inquiry and directed the hospital at Mandal village not to perform further cataract surgeries
Published on Jan 18, 2024 09:50 AM IST
JJ Hospital ophthalmology resident docs untrained in basic cataract surgery, finds committee
A committee at Sir JJ Hospital in Mumbai has discovered that resident doctors in the ophthalmology department were not properly trained in basic cataract surgery. The three-member committee said that the academic activity of junior residents had not met standards set by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences and the National Medical Commission. The department was found to have only one unit, which is in breach of NMC guidelines, and lacked a skill laboratory. The committee called for the formation of two independent functional units and an investigation into ex-dean Dr T P Lahane's continuing practice in the department.
Updated on May 31, 2023 01:00 AM IST
New Year resolutions for eyes: Watch out for these risks post cataract surgery
Are there any risks that exist following cataract surgery? What are the reasons for vision loss after cataract surgery? As we enter the New Year 2023, here are the resolutions that eye experts want you to make
Updated on Dec 31, 2022 02:42 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Surgery in monsoon? Be double sure of these tips by doctors
Considering surgery during the monsoon? Doctors spill the beans on some health tips to keep in mind during the rainy season
Updated on Aug 02, 2022 03:18 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Eye health tips: The dos and don'ts after your cataract surgery
Cataract is the most common cause of reversible blindness. Operation is the only treatment as no medication or eye drops can cure it. While everyone's recovery time is different and eye doctor will give specific instructions, let's go over some of the general do's and don'ts after cataract surgery
Updated on May 27, 2022 12:22 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Muzaffarpur: Nine more patients’ eyes removed after botched cataract surgery
With this, the number of patients’ whose one eye had to be removed owing to panophthalmitis (severe eye infection) after they underwent the cataract surgery at Muzaffarpur Eye Hospital, located in Juran Chhapra area of Muzaffarpur, has reached 15.
Published on Dec 01, 2021 10:02 PM IST
Sandeep Bhaskar, Muzaffarpur
Seven lose vision in one eye after cataract surgery in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur
A team has been constituted to probe the matter, Muzaffarpur district magistrate Pranav Kumar said.
Updated on Dec 01, 2021 05:30 AM IST
Sandeep Bhaskar, Muzaffarpur / Bettiah
Pristyn Care adds new treatments in line with a shift in patient needs
To strengthen the healthcare delivery and provide inevitable healthcare needs, Pristyn Care has added new treatments.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 03:52 PM IST
Higher risk of glaucoma suspected in infants undergoing cataract surgery, says study
A study of the National Eye Institute (NEI) funded by Infant Aphakic Treatment discovered that cataract surgery may lead to increased eye pressure and optic nerve damage in infants.
Published on Dec 21, 2020 04:58 PM IST
Maryland [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
How IRDAI’s new rules benefit health insurance policyholders
From standardized policy clauses to the inclusion of telemedicine, the benefits are many.
Updated on Oct 13, 2020 01:17 PM IST
Promotional Feature, HT Brand Studio
2 doctors booked for botched up eye surgeries in Indore
A first information report or FIR was registered on Thursday evening at Chhatripura police station against the managing director of Indore Eye Hospital Dr Sudhir Mahashabde and its medical superintendent Dr Suhas Bande.
Published on Aug 30, 2019 02:48 PM IST
Bhopal | HT Correspondent
Srinagar teen seeks Mumbai doctors’ help to restore vision
Abid Gulzar was on his way back home from coaching classes in Srinagar on March 19, when pellets pierced his left eye
Published on Apr 03, 2019 12:48 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aayushi Pratap, Mumbai
After botched surgeries, BMC wants unit head’s license revoked
Mehta initiates inquiry against dean of parent Cooper Hospital, wants staff suspended pending probe
Updated on Feb 15, 2019 12:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Sadaguru Pandit, Mumbai
7 patients in Mumbai hospital suffer partial vision loss due to unsterilised tools
On January 4, six patients underwent cataract surgery and one had an intraocular lens implant surgery. The next day, all seven developed redness around their eyes. They suffered from various degrees of vision loss.
Updated on Jan 29, 2019 09:47 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Sadaguru Pandit, Mumbai
India must scale up its war on blindness
The NPCB envisions ‘eye health for all’, which is the mainstay of this year’s World Sight Day theme: ‘eye care everywhere’. The national body seeks to enhance community awareness on eye care, strengthen infrastructure facilities, and lay stress on preventive measures for eye care.
Updated on Oct 11, 2018 12:33 PM IST
SY Quraishi
How cataract surgery can reduce risk of bone loss and fracture
If you are suffering from cataracts, you may need to seek treatment to prevent deteriorating bone health and reduce fracture risk, says a new study.
Updated on Oct 04, 2018 10:19 AM IST
Indo Asian News Service | HT Correspondent
Post-Ebola, cataract surgery may be safe for patients, can help restore vision
Experts say that performing cataract surgery on Ebola virus survivors with impaired vision may be safe and help restore vision.
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 11:13 AM IST
Indo Asian News Service | HT Correspondent