NETHRADHAMA -SUPER SPECIALITY EYE HOSPITAL IN BENGALURU SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED CONGENITAL CATARACT SURGERY ON A SIX WEEK OLD INFANT.

The complex procedure was led by world renowned Opthalmologist Prof.Dr. Sri Ganesh,Chairman and Managing Director of Nethradhama, a Super Specialist Eye Hospital in Bengaluru.The patient,a six week old infant was diagnosed with a dense monocular congenital cataract in one eye with a dense fibrous plaque on the posterior capsule of the eye.Commenting on the rarity & complexity of the case, Prof.Dr.Sri Ganesh said," Operating on a six week old infant requires not only surgical expertise but also highly specialised anaesthesia & equipment.Our role does not end with the surgery.There is a need for strict post operative care and parental involvement is crucial for the best possible outcome".

The case presented significant anaesthetic challenges due to the infant's small anatomy & fragility. Dr.Suman Shree R.Director,CEO and HOD-Anaesthesiology at Nethradhama,said," Managing anaesthesia in an infant requires precision at every step-from airway safety to temperature control.This milestone reinforces Nethradhama's commitment to delivering world class outcomes in even the most delicate paediatric cases. It also highlights the depth of our multidisciplinary expertise,where surgical excellence & advanced anaesthesia come together to ensure that infants receive the best possible start to their visual journey".

The parents said," when we saw our baby open the eye and look at us,it was overwhelming.Seeing our child respond after the surgery is a moment we will always remember".

About Nethradhama: Celebrating over 30 years of excellence,Nethradhama boasts of a Centre of Excellence in Jayanagar,Bengaluru.Apart from Jayanagar,they have branches in Rajajinagar, Indiranagar & Whitefield in Bengaluru. Nethradhama also have branches in Mysuru,Davangere & Mangaluru in Karnataka.Nethradhama has the NABH accreditation & also ISO 9001:2015 certification & NABH ECO ( Eye Care Organisation) STANDARDS accreditation.