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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...

L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) is recognized as one of the leading centers globally for corneal neurotization surgery. Since 2019, the institute has performed over 40 such procedures, achieving surgical success rates comparable to those of other established centers worldwide. This approach offers new hope for patients with neurotrophic keratitis; a condition traditionally managed only with palliative supportive care.

About Corneal Neurotization—An Advanced Approach in Vision Care
Corneal neurotization is a specialized microsurgical technique aimed at restoring sensation to the cornea, which has lost its natural nerve supply. When the cornea loses sensation, the eye can no longer detect irritation or injury, affecting its natural protective reflexes, such as blinking and tearing. This loss of sensation may result from congenital issues, trauma, or nerve damage following neurosurgery.

In simple terms, the procedure involves redirecting hea...