DR. PRAVEEN R MURTHY-EYE SURGEON OF REPUTE, SKILL AND COMPASSION
Dr. Praveen R Murthy, MBBS, MS, DNB, FMRF (Cataract, Vitreo retina Services), a renowned eye surgeon in Bengaluru, has dedicated his life to restoring vision and hope to those in need. With qualifications from esteemed institutions and over three decades of experience, he is best known for his exceptional skill and compassion. At his Prabha Eye Clinic and Research Centre in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Dr. Praveen also pro videos free cataract surgeries to poor and needy patients too. His team works tirelessly to ensure that every patient received personalized care and attention. We at Kashmir Bhavan, a unit of Kashmiri Hindu Cultural Welfare Trust ® referred a poor patient, mother of our employee, for cataract operation in both the eyes. An elderly woman named Mrs. Nath originally from Assam, had been suffering from cataracts for years. Unable to afford surgery, she had lost hope. But when I requested Dr Praveen to help her restore sight, he not only readily agreed but promised to do it without charges as part of hospital services towards poor. When she visited Dr. Praveen’s Eye Clinic, her life changed for ever. Dr. Praveen performed the surgery himself, and Mrs. Nath’s sight was restored. As she regained her vision, Mrs. Natrh was overwhelmed with gratitude. “You are not just a doctor, you are an angel,” she said, tears streaming down her face. When I complimented Dr. Praveen for his philanthropic act, he said: “I am just doing what I can to help. Her sight is a gift, and I am honored to be a part of restoring it.” This shows his greatness and grounded nature despite scores of degrees attached to his name. T hrough his Clinic and Research centre, he has touched countless lives. His selflessness and kindness inspired others to follow in his footsteps, and his legacy continued to grow. Today, the Centre has become a beacon of hope for thousands of patients, thanks to Dr. Praveen’s unwavering commitment to providing com passionate care and restoring sight to those in need. Dr. Praveen is a highly skilled ophthal mologist and eye surgeon with 31 years of experience, specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and cataract surgery. He has been a consultant at Prabha Eye Clinic and Research Center since 1998 and at Vittal International Institute of Ophthalmology since 2001. He is also the director of the NAYANA project. Dr. Murthy provides complex vitreoretinal surgeries using advanced technology, including 23G Accurus vitrectomy system and Dorc Harmo ny vitrectomy machine. He offers micro-incision cataract surgery (MICS) with state-of-the-art technology, including Alcon Infinity phaco emulsification Ozil technology platform and phacoemulsification surgeries with world-class phaco systems from AMO and Alcon. We at Kashmir Bhavan, a house of lakhs of displaced Kashmiri Hindus, pray for Dr Praveen’s long life so that he can serve the sightless in restoring their sight. May your tribe grow from strength to strength!
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