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Hyderabad | February 1, 2026: A 3-month-old infant boy from the Czech Republic, Baby Imad, born with severe bilateral Peters’ anomaly (a rare developmental disorder causing dense corneal opacity at birth), has regained meaningful functional vision after advanced pediatric corneal care at L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad.

Both eyes were involved, with the left eye being more severely affected. After detailed evaluation and counselling, the child underwent advanced surgery involving bilateral corneal transplantation (full-thickness corneal grafting), followed by intensive postoperative monitoring and a strict medication regimen. As expected in severe Peters’ anomaly, the left eye was complicated by glaucoma, which was managed with medication and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) to achieve stable intraocular pressure control.

On follow-up, the i...

Hyderabad, January 25, 2026: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) proudly announces the inauguration of its Lahoti Eye Centre at Pranava Vaishnaoi Business Park, Kondapur.  The new facility, designed with patient experience and care at its core, was inaugurated by Shri Jishnu Dev Varma, Honourable Governor of Telangana, on January 25, 2026.

Set in a bigger space, with enhanced facilities, the Lahoti Eye Centre delivers comprehensive eye care with the same level of excellence and trust, expected of L V Prasad Eye Institute.

Key Highlights of the Lahoti Eye Centre, Pranava Vaishnaoi Business Park, Kondapur:
    -  Dedicated Outpatient Departments (OPDs) for Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Oculoplasty & Cosmetic Eyelid Care (including Botox and fillers), Retina, Pediatric Eye Care, and Contact Lens Services
    -  Spacious layout optimized for improved patient flow
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Dr Sirisha Senthil, Head- VST Centre for Glaucoma Care, L V Prasad Eye Institute presented the Noel Rice Lecture 2026 on 'Shaping the Future of Paediatric Glaucoma: A Journey towards Personalisation and Hope!' She is the third Indian to be presented with this honor, since its establishment in 2012.  Dr Sirisha Senthil has published over 179 scientific papers in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and authored numerous enlightening book chapters.  

The Noel Rice Lecture series is a prestigious annual event organized by the UK Pediatric Glaucoma Society (UKPGS). As part of the series, global experts are invited to share their insights/ research/advancements in the treatment of congenital and pediatric glaucoma. The Noel Rice Lecture is attended by leading ophthalmologists and members of the UKPGS.  

Noel Rice was a medical director at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and a pioneer in the development of microscope-assisted eye surger...