Sai Life Sciences Sustainability Report 2022

78 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Promoting community eye health care We believe in the principle “So that all may see “ as a critical element of health care and continue to cater to the local communities around Shameerpet and Alwal through the Sai Life Science Eye Center, Alwal. This center has been providing high-quality eyecare since 2021. The center offers advanced secondary level eye care services that include surgical services for eye conditions like cataracts, and glaucoma, procedures for retinal conditions and outpatient services. The treatment facilities serve all levels of economic strata. Home-based eye care is also provided in and around the vicinity of Alwal in Hyderabad around our facilities Timely access to eyecare restores vision A 76-year-old patient Narsamma visited the Sai Life Science Eye Center with poor vision in both her eyes that made it difficult to manage her daily routine. She was denied treatment in a local hospital owing to her age. Her timely visit, to the Alwal Center wherein the Doctor diagnosed severe cataract and advised surgery for both eyes. Within a few days of diagnosis she underwent cataract surgery at prescribed intervals. The patient had her vision restored by over 30% at no cost and can perform her daily chores. Timely access to high quality eyecare has supported Narsamma. 17,453 patients screened for comprehensive eye examination Impact 680 eye surgeries performed 2917 patients diagnosed with various eye conditions New initiatives • Cataract – 893 • Corneal – 231 • Glaucoma – 752 • Retina 1041 • Cornea investigations 1047 • Cornea daycare procedures 41 • Glaucoma Investigations 498 • Retina Investigations 549 • Cornea outpatient examination and minor surgeries were introduced • Retina injections are now done as a day-care procedure .

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