Gujarat health dept orders probe after complications in 17 patients post cataract surgery

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Health and Family Welfare Department has formed a nine-member expert committee to investigate reports of complications in 17 individuals following cataract surgery at a trust-run hospital.

The incident was brought to attention when five patients, who underwent surgery at Ramanand Eye Hospital in Mandal on January 10, were referred to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital for further treatment. Cataract surgeries at the hospital have been temporarily suspended.

Out of 29 people who underwent surgery at Mandal hospital on January 10, 17 experienced complications, with five severe cases referred to Ahmedabad and 12 admitted to Ramanand Eye Hospital. Expert doctors have been engaged in both locations to treat affected patients and conduct an inquiry. DeshGujarat