GMC Jammu doctors successfully perform 2 corneal transplants
GMC Jammu
Jammu: The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC) Jammu achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday by successfully performing two corneal transplantations, offering new hope for vision restoration to the recipients.
The transplants were conducted under the supervision of Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean of GMC Jammu, and Medical Superintendent Dr Narinder Singh Bhutyal.
According to a UNI report, this is the first hospital corneal retrieval of the deceased donor's eyes accomplished through the collaborative efforts of transplant coordinator SOTTO J&K Irfan Ahmad Lone, Dr Riya Gupta, Dr Manpreet Kour, Rifat (SSN) and Anjuman (MTS) under the supervision of Dr Hans Raj Sharma (Professor and Eye bank manager) and Dr Vijayta Gupta (Assistant Professor).
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