RISE IN CASES OF MATURE CATARACT & DRY EYES DURING PANDEMIC.

 The ongoing pandemic has led to increased severity & morbidity

eye conditions of people in Bengaluru due to delayed treatment

and lifestyle changes.There are more cases of mature cataracts 

in elderly people compared with the period before the pandemic.

Incidence of severe dry eyes has also risen due to people spending

more time glued to digital screens.

Dr.Ram Mirlay,Regional Head - Clinical Services,Dr.Agarwals

Eye Hospital,Bengaluru, said," In the last three months of 2019,

before the pandemic had hit fully,just 10% of all cataract patients

coming to our hospital were suffering from mature cataract.In the

last quarter of 2020,this figure jumped to 50%,a five old increase."

Dr.Archana S Regional Head-Clinical Services, Dr.Agarwals Eye

Hospital said, " Cases of severe dry eyes due to digital eye strain

jumped from 10% before the pandemic to 30% now, as working

from home led to loss of work-life balance & 
people got used 

to looking at digital screens for long hours.Those working on

digital screens blink much less than normal,and even the blinks

are not fully complete.This coupled with glare & flickering of

screens,has led to big spike in incidence of digital eye strain 

and dry eyes.Hence,to give relief to the eyes,the rule is that for

every 20 minutes of computer work,you should look away for

20 seconds to objects atleast 20 feet away,or better still,look

out of the window".

BARIATRIC SURGERY ON MORBID OBESITY PATIENT -GIVES NEW LEASE OF LIFE.

 A very challenging & risky bariatric surgery was  conducted by surgeons

of Vikram Hospital, Bengaluru. A 67 year old,short statured (4 feet 5 inches)

weighing 77 Kgs with morbid obesity   was the patient.The condition led to 

several cardiac problems ,knee pain, obstructive sleep apnea,elevated creatinine 

levels & breathing dificulties  as the fat burden pushed against his diaphragm.

All efforts by the patient to reduce his weight were in vain.

Dr.G.Moinoddin,Consultant Bariatric  & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon,

Vikram Hospital,Bengaluru, said,"Surgery was the only option to improve

the patient's quality of life  & get relief from other comorbidities.But this 

was considered risky due to the patient's Cardio Pulmonary conditions. If 

left untreated,the condition would have eventually led to cardiac arrest

and death".

The Bariatric surgery was conducted by Dr.G
.Moinoddin & his team.

Dr. Somesh Mittal,MD & CEO,Vikram Hospital said," we are quite

elated at the Successful outcome of the surgery".

"LG PREMIUM LEAGUE" CONSUMER CAMPAIGN - WINNER FROM BENGALURU GETS MERCEDES BENZ CAR.

 LG Electronics,a consumer durable major in India,announced the

winner of its  consumer campaign"LG Premium League".

The winner Mr.Vinodh Raj.R,
was handed over the keys

of the brand new Mercedes Benz.

The campaign was spread over 10 weeks offered gifts worth Rs.7.5 

crores for consumers on the purchase of LG's Premium televisions.

About LG Electronics India Pvt.Ltd.,

Lg Electronics is a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics,

South Korea, was established in January 1997 in India.The

Company's manufacturing units are in Greater Noida & Pune. 

LG is one of the popular brands in Consumer electronics,Home

appliances like TV's,Air conditioners,Washing machines, and 

also in mobile communication space.

PREMIERE OF 8119 MILES FILM IN Net 5 AN OTT PLATFORM.

 8119 Miles is a captivating film about Gabriel D'Selva,a mechanic from 

 Goa and his companion Anil Nair,the two struggling  immigrants to

reach United Kingdom.

This film 8119 Miles  will be released exclusively on Net5,an OTT Platform 

on February,5, 2021. This film is shot in several countries.Gabriel's Life's

greatest ambition is to travel to the UK. He tries several times to secure a VISA

but gets refused. His desperation leads him to find  a travel agent Mr. Ram Kumar

who is a specialist in illegal immigration. Mr.Kumar organises Gabriel's

journey across an old route used by illegal immigrants in the 80's to travel

from Asia to Europe. As the adventure begins ,Gabriel gets a new companion,

 a bankrupt film producer Anil Nair, who is trying to flee from his debtors.

The reason for Gabriel's journey is the suspense of the film,and the outcome

of his travel is a matter of curiosity to the audience.

MediBUDDY CLOSES $40 MILLION IN SERIES B.

MediBuddy,India's leading digital healthcare platform announced the

closure of its $40 Million Series B Round . This follows the recent infusion

of $20 million led by India Life Sciences Fund III,LLC with participation 

from other investors.MediBuddy is led by Co-Founders Mr.Satish Kannan

and Mr.Enbasekar,as the CEO & CTO respectively.

In June 2020,to create market leadership in the digital healthcare industry,

DocsApp (India's leading Online Doctor Consultation Platform) merged with

MediBuddy. Addressing the Media,Mr.Satish Kannan,Co Founder &CEO,

MediBuddy said,"At MediBuddy, We strive towards making high quality 

healthcare accessible to Indians across the length & breadth of the country".

                               Mr.Satish Kannan & Mr.Enbasekar ,CEO & CTO respectively.

About MediBuddy: MediBuddy is India's largest digital healthcare platform

which gives users 24X7 access  to high quality healthcare on their finger tips.

It has a partner network of 90,000 doctors,7000 hospitals,3000 Diagnostic  

centres and  2500 Pharmacies catering to the healthcare needs of 3 crore

Indians.The app connects patients to experienced & verified doctors for

On line consultations across 18 specialities .