Bengaluru: Rameshwaram Café blast survivor regains 80 per cent eyesight after complex surgeries by doctors

The 26-year-old woman from Bengaluru suffered a complete loss of vision in her right eye due to severe injuries sustained in the blast. Photo Courtesy: Netradhama Hospital

After losing her eyesight due to the unfortunate incident in March, Rameshwaram Café blast survivor has regained her eyesight after complex surgeries by doctors at Bengaluru's Nethradhama Hospital.

The 26-year-old woman from Bengaluru suffered a complete loss of vision in her right eye due to severe injuries sustained in the blast. Over the past four months, Nethradhama's medical team performed a series of complex and advanced surgeries, ultimately restoring 80 per cent of her vision.

Rameshwaram Café blast survivor's eye treatment
Dr Supriya Sriganesh, executive director at Nethradhama, elaborating on Nagashree PR's challenging journey explains, "When Nagashree presented at Nethradhama four days after the blast, her right eye was severely damaged. The eyeball was ruptured, the cornea torn, the lens damaged, and the retina affected by scarring and inflammation. Despite the grim prognosis, our medical team embarked on a rigorous treatment plan, starting with anti-inflammatory medication to stabilize her condition, followed by a combined cornea and retina surgery. We utilised the latest surgical tools, including a 3D microscope with intraoperative OCT for real-time imaging during surgery and minimally invasive vitrectomy systems for retinal repair."

The vitrectomy was performed by retina specialist Dr Pradeep TM, while the corneal repair was conducted by Dr Vineeta Pai. After these initial procedures, the team allowed time for healing before performing a secondary intraocular lens implant. This final surgery, led by Dr Sri Ganesh, employed a specialised technique known as the dumbbell technique, restoring 80 per cent of Nagashree's vision.

Dr Sri Ganesh, chairman and managing director of Nethradhama, commenting on the successful treatment, said, "Nethradhama has always been at the forefront of bringing groundbreaking technology to Indian eye care. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives the best care possible, supported by the latest innovations. Managing such severe injuries is always a challenge, but with the right expertise and technology, we can achieve outcomes that were once thought impossible. Nagashree's recovery is a powerful example of the possibilities in modern eye care."

Nagashree PR'S journey to recovery
Dr Suman Shree, CEO and director of Nethradhama, highlighted the hospital's capabilities in handling complex cases. "Nagashree's case demonstrates how our expertise and technology can combine to deliver extraordinary results. Her courage throughout her treatment has been an inspiration to all of us, and we were honoured that she agreed to inaugurate our new center of excellence."

In a goodwill gesture of a successful operation, Nethradhama Hospital invited Nagashree PR, the courageous survivor of the Rameshwaram Café blast, whose inspiring recovery has touched many inaugurate their new super-specialty eye care hospital in Whitefield in Bengaluru.

At the inauguration, Nagashree expressed her gratitude, stating, "I am deeply honoured to inaugurate this new facility by Nethradhama, an institution with a long-standing legacy of excellence in eye care. This centre will undoubtedly serve many patients with severe eye conditions. The care and treatment I received at Nethradhama was exceptional. I never imagined regaining my eyesight after such a devastating injury, but thanks to the doctors here and the advanced technologies they use, what seemed impossible became a reality."