Australian Retina Specialist at LNJP Eye Hospital

Dr. (Mrs.) Sudha Cugati, an experienced and royal fellow ophthalmologist from Australia has arrived at Loknayak Jaiprakash Eye Hospital, Bahera (Chouparan), Hazaribag to serve patients in need of eye care voluntarily. From 22 – 31 December, she provided her expertise and consultancy to more than 365 patients at OPD, 65 patients for medical retina and performed 25 cataract surgeries at the hospital. Dr. Sudha belongs to Ranchi (Jharkhand) basically and has a deep sense of belongingness for people of her home state. During her stay, she has addressed a press conference also and stressed over precaution for various eye diseases, particularly Diabetic Retinopathy; the blindness caused by diabetes. Dr. Sudha has said that there are around 6.5 million Indians with diabetes and 1.5 million are suffering from diabetic retinopathy that damages their retina with no alternatives. She suggested for regular check up and life style changes. Mr. Girija Satish (President, NBJK) has welcomed Dr. Sudha Cugati and appreciated her spirit for service. He briefed her about LNJPEH and it’s commitment for quality service at low cost to fulfill the need of poor people who otherwise can’t get such specialized services at the base hospital including satellite centres at districts towns like Hazaribag, Chatra, Koderma and Sherghati (Gaya). Dr. Sudha Cugati was supported by LNJPEH team that includes Dr. Umesh, Asim Ali, Karunanidhi, Madhubala, Poonam Pandey, Rajendra Verma and others to perform her professional acumen.