The Eye Foundation, one of South India’s leading eye specialty hospital chains, celebrated the 12th anniversary of its Super Speciality Eye Hospital in Mettupalayam on Saturday by introducing advanced Retina, Glaucoma, and Pediatric Ophthalmic services.

The new services were inaugurated by Dr. D. Ramamurthy, Chairman & Managing Director of The Eye Foundation, along with Dr. Konugati Vamsi, Dr. Sahana Manish, Dr. Thenarasun, and Dr. Aiman Ahmed Khan.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Ramamurthy highlighted that the Mettupalayam branch, established in 2013, has completed 12 years of dedicated service. To commemorate this milestone, the hospital has introduced cutting-edge ophthalmic technologies for the first time in this region.

The newly introduced services include Advanced Retinal Imaging System: OCT (Ocular Coherence Tomography); IOL Master (Laser-based accurate calculation of Intraocular Lens power) and Retinal Laser (Crucial for the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy & Retinal Disorders).

These advancements in technology ensure that The Eye Foundation’s Mettupalayam centre will now offer world-class care in Retina, Glaucoma, and Pediatric Ophthalmology services. The hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of treatment with the experienced doctors and state-of-the-art facilities.

Dr.Ramamurthy also shared that Dr. Easha Ramawat who is one of the Paediatric Ophthalmologists at The Eye Foundation - Coimbatore will visit this facility in Mettupalayam weekly to provide Pediatric Ophthalmology Services to children. 

Another specialist from The Eye Foundation- Coimbatore, Dr.Thenarasun will provide Lasers and Ocular Coherence Tomography for those who require them, especially elderly persons affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) at this facility here on a weekly basis. Similarly, glaucoma specialist Dr.Aiman Ahmed Khan will offer solutions to glaucoma patients.

Dr. Ramamurthy emphasized that with these new services, patients no longer need to travel to Coimbatore city for high-quality eye care, as advanced treatments are now available in Mettupalayam itself. He added that to celebrate the branch's 12th anniversary, The Eye Foundation is offering a Free Eye Examination & Consultation, along with a 10% Concession on Investigations & Surgical Procedures, until March 31st here.