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In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years later- In 1987, ophthalmologist Dr. Jean Carruthers noticed her crossed-eye patients' frown lines were vanishing, and Botox accidentally became cosmetic history's biggest hit
- In the 1940s, Harold Ridley noticed plastic splinters sitting quietly in pilots’ eyes, and it wasn’t just wartime debris: It changed cataract surgery
- India's rising heatwave triggers surge in eye problems; ophthalmologists urge preventative careIndia's extreme heatwaves are causing a surge in severe eye conditions, including dryness, redness, and allergies, as intense UV radiation ...26 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- Light after shells: How Indian Army doctors gave new vision to civilians caught in Pakistam's fury post Op SindoorAn advanced surgical eye camp in Udhampur brought sight to many. Over 1500 people were screened. More than 400 surgeries were performed. Th...22 Nov, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
- India has one ophthalmologist for every 65,000 people, reveals AIIMS Delhi surveyIndia faces a critical shortage of eye care professionals. A recent AIIMS survey highlights only one ophthalmologist for every 65,000 peopl...06 Nov, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
- Bengaluru’s top ophthalmologists reveal why more children are developing myopia and dry eyes: What parents must do nowBengaluru eye experts are alarmed by a surge in childhood myopia and dry eye syndrome, exacerbated by increased screen time during the pand...20 Oct, 2025, 07.55 PM IST
- Founder Sachdev to retain majority stake in Centre for SightThe Padma Shri awardee, who previously headed the ophthalmology department at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, told ET that he woul...15 May, 2024, 08.59 AM IST
- Dr.Agarwals Eye Hospitals to invest upto $150 million in next 2-3 years on expansionThe expansion will be through a combination of both through acquiring a string of ophthalmologist-driven standalone hospitals and small loc...03 Oct, 2023, 08.30 PM IST
- SC grants bail to Vyapam scam 'whistleblower' doctor in criminal case"This man is an ophthalmologist. He says he is also the whistleblower in the Vyapam scam. The allegation is that he was part of a mob which...13 Jan, 2023, 04.52 PM IST
- How to deal with itchy eyesItchy eyes related problems can be triggered by exposure to pollen, animal fur, mould, dust mites, make-up, or eye drops. The body reacts t...09 Aug, 2022, 10.22 AM IST
- General Atlantic and Kedaara Capital invest Rs 1,500 crore in ASG Eye HospitalsGeneral Atlantic and Kedaara Capital will join existing operations-focused healthcare investor Foundation Holdings in supporting and fuelli...27 Jul, 2022, 10.56 AM IST
- AI-based retinal diagnostic startup Leben Care gets funded by IP VenturesLeben Care enables automated analysis of retina image using AI algorithms that can be used by technicians, optometrists to conduct basic sc...24 Jul, 2019, 04.23 PM IST
- Meet people who are using Braille to empower the visually challenged!While in the West, Braille prints are a part of medicine boxes, the visually impaired in India are dependent on others for medication.04 Jan, 2017, 01.11 PM IST
- Made in India retina scanner that promises faster, cheaper examinationThe device offers the prospect of drastically lowering the cost of such scans, which are a crucial element of diabetes management.16 Apr, 2016, 11.29 AM IST
- Retina scan to become cheaper with MII Retcam appThe MII Retcam has been developed by a team led by Ashish Sharma, a retina specialist in the southern Indian textile town of Coimbatore.15 Apr, 2016, 02.10 AM IST
- Unitus Seed Fund invests in affordable eye screening startup, Welcare Health SystemsThe proceeds from the round of funding will be used by the Chennai-based startup to expand its footprints across the country.18 Dec, 2013, 02.55 AM IST
- IIT-Madras develops affordable eye screening technologyThe software 'Eye PAC' has been developed by Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC), a unit of the Research and Development wing of...02 Jun, 2013, 04.25 PM IST
- How startup Drishti is providing better eye care in rural and semi-urban areasDrishti operates on a simple model. The vision centres screen patients and reports are sent to the ophthalmologist in the secondary care ce...23 Nov, 2012, 05.30 AM IST
- Indians making style statement with D&G, Armani & Ray-BanWhat’s common among cricket legend K Srikkanth, actor-socialite Shabana Azmi and Bollywood's Big B? They all feature in stylish eye care ac...13 Jan, 2010, 12.36 AM IST
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