Virudhunagar Govt. Medical College hospital gets advanced equipment, eye operation theatre

Treatment for diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, as well as cataract operations can now all be can be done here, hospital officials said

The Virudhunagar Government Medical College Hospital has got advanced laser equipment to treat diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Besides, the Department of Ophthalmology has got a new operation theatre where cataract operations can be performed. Hospital dean, J. Sangumani, said diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma have become common diseases among the people. Early detection and treatment of these conditions will help in preventing blindness. “Till now, people with these complications were going to Madurai for treatment. Now that Yag Laser Peripheral Iridotomy treatment and Pan Retinal Photo Coagulation treatment are available at the medical college hospital, people need not travel to far-off places and can also get the treatment free of cost here,” he said.