Goa, November 19, 2023: Manipal Hospitals, the second-largest healthcare service provider, has set another benchmark for the people of Goa. The hospital has launched the Department of Ophthalmology which will now be operated in association with Prasad Netralaya. The launch of the Ophthalmology department was done by Dr. Pramod Sawant, Honourable Chief Minister, Government of Goa, in the presence of Shri. Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Tourism, Government of India, Shri. Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Goa, and Dr. Krishna Prasad, Director, Prasad Netralaya Super Speciality Eye Hospital along with dignitaries from the hospital.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Honourable Chief Minister, Government of Goa, said “It is a matter of great pride for the people of Goa that the enhancement of Ophthalmology department in association much greater with Prasad Netralaya would provide access to all the eye care needs of the people in the neighborhood region of Goa. I am sure that the new department with the expertise of Prasad Netralaya and Manipal Hospital would take the healthcare services scale to new heights as far as the healthcare services are concerned in the state.”
Shri. Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Tourism, Government of India said, “With the launch of the new Ophthalmology department at Manipal Hospital operated in association with Prasad Netralaya Udupi, it is important to address the eye care treatment facilities available through early detection, screening, and diagnosis for the right treatment at the right time. In this regard, it is a matter of great pride that Manipal Hospital, Goa has launched the advanced Ophthalmology department in Goa. I would urge the people of Goa and the neighborhood region across the city to get access to the facility for better treatment procedures.”
Mr. Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital, Goa said, “We are pleasure to be partners with Prasad Netralaya where, we are equipped with the latest International standard ophthalmic equipment like Computerized Eye Testing, Contact & Non-Contact Eye Pressure Measurement, Retinal Scan (OCT), Retinal Perimetry Lasers. Also, specialized surgeons with the latest equipment for Cataract surgery, Retina, and Glaucoma surgeries, supported by experienced technical staff. Also, the facilities include – CATARACT and Refractive Laser services, Retina services – Diabetic Retinopathy Clinic, Glaucoma services, Occuloplasty, Pediatric Eye check-up, Optical outlet with all popular branded spectacles, and Cashless Health Insurance coverages. Outpatient – Inpatient facility.”
Dr. Krishna Prasad Kudlu, Director of Prasad Netralaya Super Specialty Hospital & recipient of Karnataka Rajyotsava Award said, “I feel very ecstatic to be associated with Manipal Hospital, Goa which is rendering great healthcare services to the people of Goa. The new Ophthalmology department will have well-qualified optometrists, will be equipped to conduct comprehensive eye and vision tests, and will also house all types of Spectacles under one roof.”
Dr. Chandrakant Shetye, MLA, Bicholim, Goa was the Guest of Honour at the event. Mr. Raghuram Rao, Shri. Hari Prasad, Head of Sales and Marketing, Manipal Hospital, Goa, Dr. Kaushik Dhume, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Ritu Chabra Chaudhuri, Consultant, Ophthalmologist, Dr. Vishakha Amey Naik, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Manipal Hospital, Goa, Dr. Sharath Hegde, Dr. Shamanth Shetty, Rashmi Krishna Prasad and doctors of the Hospital were present on the occasion.