Are you among those who spend hours a day in front of a computer monitor? Then you must probably have experienced something along the lines of eyes burning, neck aching, vision blurring or head throbbing – it is then you might have a common hitch known as eyestrain. Or better put Digital eye strain. In…
Infection control during pandemic are a must in all the hospitals for keeping the facility safe for visiting patients and health care workers. Vision care with care of safety has been done at Maxivision Eye Hospital with diligent infection control practices and protocols. We have lived and survived with SARS, HNI, and many other viruses…
While face masks help us steer clear of accidentally transmitting coronavirus, millions of eyeglass wearers are already discovering the annoyance caused by mask-induced foggy eyeglasses and lenses. With the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommending face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19, fogged-up glasses or foggy eyeglasses are a problem that is…
It’s June, and summer is in full swing. Even though we spend most summer indoors, there’s still a risk of exposure to bright sunlight during the day. And according to several types of medical researches, the sun’s harsh light can cause direct and severe damages to the cornea. The cornea is the transparent part of…
‘We prepare and display our best skill sets, when we have faceless enemies’ India as a country, had battled various contagious virus spreads. From Swine Flu, to Dengue to Nipaa Virus, we had overcome many major crisis, without being paralyzed on our day to day routine, or business. And most of the past contagions were…
Refractive error is a common eye disorder. Refractive error, in understandable technical terms means that the eye cannot reflect the light properly. Therefore, the vision on the respective side becomes blurry. Since it’s a common disorder, this symptom is usually ignored by most people, eventually leading to total blindness. While a simple diagnosis can help…
Objectives To be part of essential health care services as per government directives and guidelines To keep our staff and doctors safe from infection while rendering the vital services To take care of vision care emergencies and consultations for preventive care Policy We, at Maxivision Eye Care Hospitals Group, have seen over 6 million patients…
Hello All,I hope you all are safe and healthy. All of us are probably now morbid with boredom than the real virus itself. It is why I want to pitch in and give some pep talk to all of you. Being in leadership roles, we mustn’t lose our morale and motivation. The fear or insecurity…
The beauty of a face is most evident in one’s eyes. So, it is essential that not only the eye health but also its outward appearance has to be straight sans any deviation. We see every eye that sees is not the same. Thus, squint eye is a condition where the direction of the gaze…
It takes a lot to satisfy customers these days. Social media acts as a tool to anticipate customer needs and improve service time and efficiency. Health care sector entities today are infinitely more engaged and committed to their target audiences, and that has paid dividends in improving brand loyalty and overall patient experience. That said,…
The first rule of team building is to establish your leadership with each team member. Remember that the most effective team leaders build their relationships of trust and loyalty, rather than fear or the power of their positions. I would like to share a few elements regarding this. Make sure that you have a clear…
The current lockdown brought about due to the onset of the Covid19 is an unprecedented event in the lives of every individual today in their lifetime. It is not something that anyone of us has seen in our current lifetime and something that we all hope to not see again. During these times we all…
Retinal detachment describes an emergency condition. It is a condition wherein a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its usual position. It divides the retinal cells from the blood vessel layer that gives oxygen and nourishment. The more extended retinal detachment goes untouched, the higher your…
Cataract surgeries are going to be faster and hassle-free. The new Robotic Cataract Surgery technology, which employs laser machines to work on cataract patients, is being acquired by a handful of hospitals. The newest cataract surgery technique replaces manual actions. It is done by a very accurate and precise Femtosecond Laser which makes the surgery blade-free…
Glaucoma is a state that damages your eye’s optic nerve. Also, it gets worse over time. It’s often connected to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma is likely to be run in families as well. As a rule, you don’t get it until later in life. The intraocular pressure or the increased pressure…
Do you know that Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of vision loss for people with diabetes? It’s in fact, the leading cause of blindness for all adults in the U.S. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes changes to the blood vessels in the retinal part of your eye. That’s the lining…
When we hear the word ageing, the usual worries are wrinkles, weak knees, grey hair, and so on. But, what about those organs that showed you the colourful world all these years? When you consider the effects of ageing on our body and lifestyle, taking care of our eyesight should be one of the top…
Cataracts are a major healthcare issue among the elderly population. Here, one among three persons has some form of vision loss or eye disease even before they are 65. The most common causes of vision loss for ageing people are age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Cataracts and Vision…
Rains are in this monsoon. Yet we can’t ignore getting drenched in heavy rains. Getting wet in the rains might not be a good thing for your body since monsoon not only brings heavy showers but also with it an army of infections. Needless to say, viral infections are the most common ones. They max…
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible loss of vision. It happens due to gradual deterioration of the central portion of the Retina, called the Macula. It’s called Age-Related Macular Degeneration because it develops with age. Smoking is a known risk factor causing AMD. There are also chances that this can be passed through…
So, what’s a lazy eye? In medical terminology, this is called Amblyopia. It usually occurs in childhood. When nerve pathways between the brain and eye aren’t properly stimulated, the brain tends to favour the other eye. This results in wandering eye, and reduced depth of perception in an eye. The condition of Lazy eye usually…
What are the essential rituals you do, before going out into the sun? Put on Sunscreen lotion, wrap around a cloth around your face, put on full sleeves. These are to protect your skin from the sun and pollution. What about your eyes? We often tend to forget to carry our sunglasses while stepping out,…
Padmashri Dr. Amod Gupta, a respected teacher-of-teachers, is known all over the world. A passionate teacher and researcher, Dr. Gupta retired from Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh after an illustrious career spanning over four decades. In this interview, he replies to our questions asked by Dr. Tandava Krishnan. eOphtha: You have…
Do you think that the usual everyday light can be dangerous to the eyes? If you think ‘No’, you need to think again. Everyday light can be as harmful as a bright flash directed into our eyes. So, imagine how damaging it can be on children’s eyes? We all know that the intensity of light…
Saravanakumar Rajan oversees regional operations for Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. With over 25 years of expertise in hospital operations and business development, he specializes in strategic planning, financial management, and driving operational excellence.
He leads successful expansions, manages Greenfield projects, and implements quality initiatives, such as NABH accreditation, to enhance patient care and improve operational efficiency
Before joining Maxivision, Saravanakumar Rajan held
