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Hyderabad, India: The L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) has once again demonstrated its global leadership in ophthalmology research. The prestigious 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, released recently, recognize the top-performing researchers worldwide based on standardized citation metrics.

Dr Gullapalli N Rao, Founder Chair – LVPEI is second in the top lifetime rankings for ophthalmology in India. This recognition is based on his career-long research impact and annual performance in 2024, reaffirming his status as India's leading scientist in ophthalmology.

The Stanford/Elsevier rankings identify scientists in the top 2% globally, evaluated by career-long and single-year citation data. For 2025, an impressive 61 Indian ophthalmologists made the annual rankings, with 16 affiliated to LVPEI, reflecting the growing excellence and international standing of LVPEI research.

Lifetime Ranking, Ophthalmology, India...

August 18, 2025 Eluru, Andhra Pradesh: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI),  a comprehensive eye health institute and a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness since 2001 is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony (Bhumi Puja), of its upcoming Kasaraneni Paripurna Lakshmi Eye Centre at the Kasaraneni Gopalakrishnaiah Campus in Vanguru Village, Pedavegi Mandal, Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh. The ceremony was performed in the presence of several local people's representatives and community members on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

This landmark project is made possible through the generous donation of 10 acres and 88 cents of land by Mrs Damayanthi Kasaraneni, retired IAS officer, and her family. Additional land for the access road was donated by her brother Mr Kasaraneni Vidyasagar and family. The Kasaraneni family, along with their friends and well-wishers, have extended their support to make, accessible an...

      -  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...