- Supported by CSR initiative of Sandhya Marines Limited, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Unique, comprehensive facility dedicated to holistic eye and health care for the elderly.
- Focus on integrated care, healthy aging, and age-friendly experience as per WHO guidelines.
- Elderly-friendly infrastructure, trained geriatric professionals, teleconsultation, and home screening services available.
- Addresses urgent need amid India’s rapidly growing elderly population.
Vijayawada, August 2, 2025: The L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Tadigadapa, Vijayawada, inaugurated a specialist eye care centre for the elderly and the ‘oldest old’ today. Many dignitaries assembled at LVPEI’s Kode Venkatadri Chowdary campus in Tadigadapa to celebrate the inauguration of the 'Smt K Suryanarayanamma & Dr K V Prasad Centre for Elderly Eye Care'. This centre, established through the generous support of Sandhya Marines Limited, Visakhapatnam, is dedicated exclusively to the eye health and overall well-being of India’s rapidly growing elderly population.
The inauguration was graced by the donor’s family Mr and Mrs Anand Kumar Kondragunta, Head of Sandhya Marines Limited, and his father Dr K V Prasad; Chief Guest Smt Kasaraneni Damayanthi (Retd IAS); Dr Anasua Kapoor, Campus Head, LVPEI KVC Campus, Vijayawada; Dr G N Rao, Founder-Chairman, LVPEI; Dr Avinash Pathengay, Network In-charge, Centres for Elderly Eye Care, and other distinguished dignitaries.
With India’s elderly population projected to rise sharply from 10% in 2020 to 19% by 2050, there is an urgent need for targeted care. Older adults are increasingly affected by age-related vision problems and other health issues, impacting their independence and quality of life.
The new centre in Vijaywada offers a comprehensive, world-class facility adopting a holistic, integrated approach to healthy aging, in alignment with the World Health Organization’s UN Decade of Healthy Ageing action points, including combating ageism, promoting elder-friendly environments, integrated care (ICOPE), and long-term support.
Key features of the Centre Include:
- Specialized geriatric eye care: Eye care as a first-line screening tool for conditions such as cognitive decline, mobility issues, malnutrition, hearing loss, depression, and of course, vision health.
- Prioritized patient journey: Pre-visit triage via telephonic screening and a dedicated flagging system in LVPEI’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for timely, prioritized care.
- Trained geriatric professionals: Specially trained staff providing assistance and support throughout the patient visit in a friendly and respectful manner.
- Elderly-friendly infrastructure: Hospital and waiting areas designed to optimize safety and comfort for seniors.
- Education and awareness: Interactive sessions during visits to promote healthy and safe aging practices.
- Teleconsultation and home screening: Services for patients unable to visit the centre, delivered by trained healthcare professionals directly at their homes.
The establishment of the ‘Smt K Suryanarayanamma & Dr K V Prasad Centre for Elderly Eye Care’ marks a milestone in advancing the health and independence of India’s elderly--serving as a model for holistic, patient-centric care.
Editor’s Notes
Quotes: 'We are thankful to Sandhya Marines Limited for extending their support for this noble cause, their contribution has enabled us to develop world-class infrastructure, equip the centre with advanced clinical and diagnostic tools, and provide essential services tailored to elderly care.' said Dr Anasua Kapoor, Campus Head, LVPEI Vijaywada
About LVPEI: Established in 1987, with the vision “to create excellent and equitable eye care systems that reach all those in need,” the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), a comprehensive eye health institute, is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness. The LVPEI Eye Care Network, through its five-tier ‘Eye Health Pyramid’ model, provides preventive, curative, and rehabilitative eye care across urban and rural India. LVPEI operates 310+ centres across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Karnataka, delivering over 24 million services—more than half of them free of cost. LVPEI is also a leader in eye research and global collaborations, with over 5,000 published scientific papers and a prominent presence among the world’s top eye researchers.
For more information, please visit the Institute’s website at www.lvpei.org.
Contact: Aneetha Kanukolanu, Head of Communications, L V Prasad Eye Institute
Phone: +91 40 6810 2272, Email: aneetha.kanukolanu@lvpei.org