LV Prasad Eye Institute sets up state of the art eye care services

Hyderabad: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) has been at the forefront in setting up state of the art eye care services to cater to all sections of the society. The latest one for this global eye care institute is a new unit that produces special type of contact lenses (Boston Scleral lenses) that was inaugurated by Chief Guest Mr Gene Guselli, President & CEO, BostonSight, Massachusetts. This new facility is established in collaboration with the Boston Foundation for Sight, USA, with the goal of increasing access to specialized forms of contact lenses for the treatment of corneal problems, avoiding corneal transplantation in some cases. Prof Deborah Sweeney, Pro Vice-chancellor (Research & Innovation), Western Sydney University, Australia was the Guest of Honour.

Mr Gene Guselli, President & CEO, BostonSight, said, ”This partnership creates an opportunity for our organizations to combine our collective expertise, and provide affordable access to visually impaired, underserved populations around the world. The Boston Foundation for Sight is privileged to be working with such a prestigious organization as LV Prasad Eye Institute to make this a reality.”

BostonSight PROSE (prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem) treatment uses custom designed and fabricated prosthetic devices to restore visual function, support healing, reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for patients suffering from complex corneal disease. PROSE treatment uses scleral lens prosthetic devices that are FDA approved for therapeutic indications. A 2010 Boston Foundation for Sight survey showed that 80% had significant success with BostonSight PROSE treatment.