OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Ophthalmology Department

PRAVINBHAI BALUBHAI SHAH CHARITY TRUST OPHTHALMIC DEPARTMENT

Supported by: NARESHCHANDRA CHANDULAL GAJRAWALA

We offer modern surgery, therapy, and investigational blindness prevention services for patients of all ages under one roof. In our facility, eye disorders are diagnosed with the aid of contemporary technology. Under this unit, skilled consultants do general eye exams, vision tests, cataract, squint, and other tests in the outpatient department.

In a modern operating room, cataract and other eye procedures in adults and children are performed at remarkably low costs.

HCF runs department of eye since 2012 full-fledged with latest equipment in OPD and in Operation Theatre. Also vision mobile van equipped for basic eye assessments.

1. MANAGEMENT of RETINOPATHY

BLINDNESS SINCE BIRTH DUE TO ROP

BABY SCREENING

No. of babies	Eyes Screened	Treated eyes
52,405	1,04,810	1,748

FIRST OF ITS KIND TELEMEDICINE PROJECT IN WESTERN INDIA

RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY

SUPPORTED BY:- PARAMPUJYA ACHARYA SHREE KALYANSAGAR SURISHWARJEE MAHARAJ SAHEB

AMOLA SURENDRABHAI MANGALDAS KACHRABHAI PARIVAR (TINTODAVALA) Lotus Life Foundation – USA

Saradaben Chimanlal Chritable trust

Under this Project, Premature babies who are potentially risky to go blind, are screened by our team of technicians at different NICUs in Government, Municipal and Private hospitals, across 5 districts of Gujarat. Post screening if any baby is found to be potentially moderate or major risky to go blind, treatment is provided accordingly.

Inspired by the success of ROP project, HCF Hospital is expanding to cover additional talukas across Gujarat with the establishment of a second unit. As part of this expansion, HCF Hospital has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with G. K. General Hospital, Bhuj. Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences (GAIMS). This partnership will facilitate screening, training, and awareness-raising activities, while treatment will continue to be exclusively provided at HCF Hospital in Ahmedabad.

Retinopathy of adult

Retinopathy of Adults typically refers to retinal diseases that affect adults, the most common of which are diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Retinopathy, encompassing a range of retinal diseases, remains a significant public health challenge among adults. Conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to severe vision impairment or blindness if left untreated. Early detection, timely intervention, and continuous management are critical for improving visual outcomes and quality of life for affected individuals.

Data on Retinopathy Treatment Outcomes

A recent analysis of treatment outcomes for adult retinopathy reveals the following key statistics:

No. of Beneficiaries	Surgeries	Procedures
22,090	1,983	8,330

Pre-Operative

Post Operative

Pediatric Cataract

A pediatric cataract is an important cause of treatable childhood blindness. The condition must be recognized and managed early to optimize outcomes. Leukocoria, strabismus, and nystagmus are common presenting signs. Pediatric cataracts may be congenital, arising from genetic or pregnancy-related conditions, such as maternal infections, or acquired during the postnatal period.

Pre-Operative

Post Operative

No. of Beneficiaries	Surgeries
3,220	1,051

Adult Cataract

As you get older, your eyes start to age and may form cataracts. This is very common. While people above the age of 45 are at a greater risk

Causes & Risk Factors:

Ageing
Eye diseases like glaucoma, diabetes, and eye tumors
Prolonged Use of steroid drugs
Eye injuries
Direct exposure to sunlight

No. of Beneficiaries	Surgeries
63,213	3,699

Glaucoma Unit

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in the back of your eye called the optic nerve.

No. of Beneficiaries	Surgeries	Procedures
2,472	235	856

Oculoplasty Unit

Oculoplasty is surgery related to the eye and its surrounding structures. It also deals with the various diseases of the eyelids and lacrimal system, and is commonly called both an art and science of plastic surgery!

No. of Beneficiaries	Surgeries & Procedure
596	124

Corneal Transplantation

A cornea transplant is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthy donor tissue. A cornea transplant is often referred to as keratoplasty or a corneal graft. It can be used to improve sight, relieve pain and treat severe infection or damage.