NAGARKURNOOL: MLC Kuchukulla Damodar Reddy and District Collector Hemanth Keshav Patil lauded the Kuchukulla Ramachandra Reddy Eye Centre for its commendable efforts in providing quality eye care services to rural and remote communities. The centre, functioning in association with the LV Prasad Eye Institute, celebrated its 28th anniversary at Thoodukurthy village in Nagarkurnool mandal on Saturday, with the MLC and the District Collector attending as chief guests.
Speaking on the occasion, MLC Kuchukulla Damodar Reddy said the eye centre had been playing a vital role in bringing quality eye care services closer to people in rural and remote areas. He expressed satisfaction that the centre, established in memory of his father, had been serving the public for the past 28 years. He appreciated the institution’s dedication and expressed hope that it would continue to grow and expand its services to benefit more people.
He stressed the need to create awareness among the public about regular eye examinations and timely treatment to prevent vision-related complications. He urged people to undergo eye check-ups without neglecting potential problems and to seek medical attention whenever necessary.
District Collector Hemanth Keshav Patil appreciated the initiative taken by MLC Damodar Reddy to provide quality eye care facilities to rural communities. He observed that eyesight was invaluable in every person’s life and that vision problems could affect not only individuals but also their family and social lives. He urged people not to ignore eye-related issues and to undergo regular eye examinations.
The Collector noted that early screening could help detect eye diseases at an initial stage and ensure timely treatment. He further stated that eye care centres such as this played a crucial role in areas where access to medical facilities was limited. He praised the doctors and staff for their dedication to providing medical services and creating awareness about eye health. He encouraged service-oriented medical institutions to expand their outreach and provide quality healthcare to more people.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, an employee who had rendered outstanding service was selected and presented with a cash award and a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their dedication.
Nagarkurnool Municipal Chairperson Teegala Sunendra, Nagarkurnool Tahsildar Tabitha Rani, village Sarpanch Lakshmi, Karunakar Reddy, hospital doctors and staff, public representatives, and other prominent personalities attended the programme.
