Mrs. Vidadala Rajini, Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has inaugurated today the first super specialty eye hospital of Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital in the city, in the presence of Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals and Dr. Kandru Kalyana Srinivasa Chakravarthy, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vijayawada.
One of the largest eye care chains in India, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital is currently present in six districts in Andhra Pradesh. It already operates two eye clinics in Vijayawada – on Nakkal Road and One Town Road. The new super specialty hospital, an 11800 sq ft facility on MG Road, Governerpet, boasts of the state-of-the-art modular operation theatre and exclusive departments to treat corneal diseases, refractive errors, and cataract, besides a paediatric division, a modern optical display, and pharmacy.
As part of the inauguration, the super specialty hospital will offer free consultation and eye checkup services to senior citizens till February 28, 2023.
In her inaugural address, Mrs. Vidadala Rajini Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh said, “I am happy to inaugurate Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital’s new super specialty eye hospital at the great city of Vijayawada. I am also happy that at a time when our honourable Chief Minister is striving to revolutionise healthcare in the state so as to enhance this sector’s quality and reach, a reputed eye hospital chain such as Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital is committing itself to expanding its presence here. Among various medical specialties, eyecare is considered paramount, as vision health is inevitable for people to lead a quality and productive life. However, thanks to the changing lifestyle, environmental pollution, and the intensification of the digital age, threats to vision are steadily increasing. Hence, our government is paying special attention to reach modern eye care services to people of all social and economic strata. We are doubling down on eye care programmes – be it screening camps or setting up of advanced surgical interventions. In this context, the entry of private players like Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital is the need of the hour for us to ensure that people of Andhra Pradesh have access to advanced eye care at affordable cost.”
Talking about investment and expansion plans of the hospital in Andhra Pradesh, Prof. Amar Agarwal, Chairman, Dr Agarwals Group of Eye Hospitals said, “Under the visionary leadership of the Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the state is making rapid strides in healthcare. We are excited to be a part of the growth story of the state and are equally committed to bringing innovations to make eye care easier, better, and more precise for the people of Andhra Pradesh. We are already present in six districts in Andhra Pradesh, serving over 2000 patients a day. In a few years, we will have our world-class eyecare centers in all the districts of the state and in major cities such as Bhimavaram, Kakinada, Machilipatanam, and Gajuvaka. We have laid out an investment plan of Rs 500 crore towards establishing 30 new hospitals in next 3 years.”
In his address Dr. Kandru Kalyana Srinivasa Chakravarthy, Regional Head – Clinical Services, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vijayawada, said that with its advanced facilities including the state-of-the-art modular operation theatre and an expert team of ophthalmologists, the new hospital will provide world-class treatment for a range of cataract, glaucoma, retinal, corneal, refractive, and paediatric eye conditions. “Our aim is to provide the best possible eye care in the quickest possible way to the people of Vijayawada. We have State Government Empanelment at all our branches in the state, and we reach out to the disadvantaged segment of the society through YSR Arogyashree camps. We have completed over 200 mega camps and have performed 10000+ surgeries across the state. We are also well-connected with ASHA and ANM workers, who help patients receive treatment on time. As we establish new centers, we will soon serve 5000+ patients a day in Andhra Pradesh.”
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