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Not many are aware that eyes can also be affected with cancer. Eye cancers can develop inside the eyeball, behind the eyeball, or on the eyelids. Although relatively rare, eye cancer can be serious and even life-threatening if not detected and treated early. India carries one of the highest burdens of eye cancer worldwide, particularly childhood eye cancers. Retinoblastoma, a life-threatening eye cancer in children, is more common in India than in other countries.  

Retinoblastoma is the one of the most common intraocular (inside the eye) cancers in children. It usually occurs in children below 3 years of age. If not treated in time, retinoblastoma can be life-threatening. However, with today’s advanced medical treatments, early diagnosis and treatment can help save vision, eye and life of the child. 

One of the earliest warning signs of retinoblastoma is a white reflex in the pupil (instead of the normal red reflex), often noticed in photographs...

Smart boards in school, late-night revision, endless mock tests, notes on one screen, and videos on another.  Preparation for examinations is no longer confined to books. While this shift has made learning more accessible, it has also quietly triggered a growing problem: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).

Computer Vision Syndrome refers to a group of eye and vision-related problems from extended use of digital screens (computers, tablets, and smartphones).

As examinations approach, eye doctors witness a sharp rise in students complaining of eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, dryness, and difficulty focusing. These symptoms, often dismissed as “normal exam stress,” are classic signs of Computer Vision Syndrome—a condition caused by prolonged and uninterrupted screen use.

Why exam season is especially hard on the eyes?

During exams, students tend to study for long hours without breaks, blink less while staring at...

Hyderabad, February 19, 2026: L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) today inaugurated the Kalathur Venugopal Reddy Institute of Excellence in Glaucoma, as part of the program of creating 'Institutes of Excellence and Global Resource Centres' dealing with various major eye conditions. These Institutes act as 'Global Resource Centres' for that speciality. Headed by Dr Sirisha Senthil, the institute will advance cutting-edge care, education, and research in glaucoma. Mrs Mallika Reddy Kalathur, wife of Late Mr Kalathur Venugopal Reddy, inaugurated the institute in the presence of family members, marking a pivotal milestone in LVPEI’s commitment to glaucoma care.

The Glaucoma Institute at LVPEI is named 'Kalathur Venugopal Reddy Glaucoma Institute'. Mr Kalathur Venugopal Reddy, was a self-made entrepreneur whose life was defined by perseverance, integrity, and service to others. He lived with glaucoma and ultimately experienced the loss of sight associated with...