Tag Archives: L V Prasad Eye Institute

Hyderabad, 5th February 2026: A 3-month-old infant boy from the Czech Republic, Baby Imad, born with severe bilateral Peters’ anomaly (a rare developmental disorder causing dense corneal opacity at birth), has regained meaningful functional vision after advanced pediatric corneal care at L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad. Both eyes were …

Hyderabad, 30th January 2026: Dr Sirisha Senthil, Head- VST Centre for Glaucoma Care, L V Prasad Eye Institute presented the Noel Rice Lecture 2026 on ‘Shaping the Future of Paediatric Glaucoma: A Journey towards Personalisation and Hope!’ She is the third Indian to be presented with this honor, since its establishment in 2012.  Dr Sirisha Senthil …

Hyderabad, January 25, 2026: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) proudly announces the inauguration of its Lahoti Eye Centre at Pranava Vaishnaoi Business Park, Kondapur. The new facility, designed with patient experience and care at its core, was inaugurated by Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Honourable Governor of Telangana, on January 25, 2026. Dr Prashant Garg, Executive …

Hyderabad, 2nd January 2026: Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is one of the leading causes of vision difficulties in children worldwide. Unlike common eye conditions, CVI is caused due to damage to the visual processing centres of the brain. In many cases, a child’s eyes may appear healthy and normal, yet the child struggles …

Hyderabad, 11th December 2025: About 400 Children with visual impairment, their siblings and parents from the Institute for Vision Rehabilitation (IVR) of the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) indulged in a day of shared laughter and joy at Wild Waters, a 30-acre amusement theme park in Shankarpally. The special day of fun celebrated inclusion, confidence, and …

Hyderabad, 1st December 2025: Dr Shivaji Sisinthy, celebrated scientist and microbiologist, Emeritus Director of Research and Senior Scientist at the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), passed away due to illness earlier this month. Dr Shivaji had published over 375 research papers and is famous for being the first Indian biologist to have …

Hyderabad, November 24, 2025: India is dishonorably called the ‘Diabetes Capital of the World’, with 17% of the world’s diabetic population. Diabetes is now a major public health concern with reports suggesting that India will have 125 million diabetics by 2045. Among the several end-organ diseases it manifests, it also significantly …

  A looming concern is Childhood Myopia surging from the current 7–20% to 50% within the next decade.  This year Children’s Eye Care Awareness Week was observed from November 10–16, 2025, with the theme, Myopia Awareness. Hyderabad, 16th November 2025: Every year, Children’s Eye Care Awareness Week is observed across the L V Prasad …

Hyderabad November 2, 2025: Dr Bhupesh Bagga, Consultant Ophthalmologist – Cornea & Anterior Segment at L V Prasad Eye Institute was elected as president of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, (eyeomig.org/Facebook) an international non-profit organization of physicians and scientists who focus on the study of “bugs and drugs” in the eye. The group was …

Hyderabad, October 18, 2025: LVPEI wishes all a Diwali filled with happiness, prosperity and above all, safety. It’s time for celebrations coupled with the sparkle of firecrackers. As we gear up for the festivities, it’s important to ensure that our celebrations are safe.  Safety comes from celebrating responsibly! “Diwali holds a special place in our …