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In The Continuation of the various events organised & hosted by Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute for 36th National Eye Donation Fortnight An awareness lecture was given by Team NEI at Maa Anandmayee Memorial School, Raiwala on 25.8.2021

Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh celebrated the National Doctors’ Day on Thursday, 01 July 2021 to commemorate the internationally renowned medical practitioner, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.

The entire NEI staff culminated at the Institute’s waiting lounge to offer their collective gratitude and encouragement to our doctors. Refreshments were offered at the end of the function.

H.H. Mahant Ram Singh Ji Maharaj and Sant Jodh Singh Ji Maharaj conferred their choicest blessings on all the doctors and urged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to the service of humanity.

BLACK FUNGUS (MUCORMYCOSIS)

The patients who have recovered from Covid 19 are increasingly being detected with mucormycosis or black fungus. This is a rare fungal infection caused by a group of fungi called mucormycetes, which is commonly found in the environment.

The combination of Covid 19 , corticosteroid therapy and diabetes creates the perfect storm in which mucormycosis takes roots and thrives. Corticosteroids are life saving treatment used in patients with Covid 19, however they increase blood sugar levels and fungi enjoy the sugar.

Mucormycosis occurs when a person inhales the fungal spores in air. These spores can be found in both outdoors and indoors, especially in hospital settings and give rise to upper respiratory infection. Spread then occurs to the sinuses and subsequently to the orbit and brain.

Common symptoms for which one should consult an ophthalmologist are pain and swelling around the eyes , drooping of lids, protruding eyes , difficulty in eye movement, double vision and sudden vision loss. They may be preceded by or associated with symptoms including swelling on one side of the face , headache , nasal stuffiness , blackish discolouration on nose bridge and palate , tooth ache and fever.

We at Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI) are seeing many patients with such symptoms. It is extremely important to promptly diagnose and treat the infection because it evolves very rapidly.

Dr. Abhinav Arora

On the eve of the Republic Day 2021, an eye screening camp was organised jointly, to mark the ongoing National Road Safety Month, by Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh and the Police Department, District Tehri Garhwal at Bhadrakali Police Station, Muni ki Reti, Rishikesh.

The camp was inaugurated by Mr. Uttam Singh Negi, Additional Superintendent of Police, District Tehri Garhwal and the representatives of NEI, Rishikesh at 11:00 AM. A total of 157 people were screened in the camp, of which 10 were referred to NEI for further diagnosis and treatment.

Mr. Negi applauded the conduct of the camp and stressed on the two-pronged importance of such initiatives by NEI, i.e., generating awareness among the public about various ophthalmic diseases and making ophthalmic healthcare available to those who are devoid of it owing to the limited reach and resources of Public Health Services.

The camp concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Mr Negi to NEI, Rishikesh and the personnel of Police Station, Bhadrakali for a successful conduct of the event.

The services of the Eye Collection Centre at Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh, which had been suspended earlier last year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, have now been resumed and with this, the Institute has started to accept corneas from donors.

Dr. Bandana Yein, Cornea Consultant at NEI has informed that the facility of eye donation has been running smoothly at the Institute since January 2021.

Dr. Asif Khan, Medical Superintendent at NEI has apprised that the Eye Collection Centre has been functioning at the Institute since 2012 and till date 202 persons have, posthumously, donated their eyes through the Centre. He further added that the Institute was accorded the permission for conducting cornea transplant surgery in 2013 and that, till date, 297 persons have undergone successful cornea transplant at NEI and have been blessed with the gift of sight.

Through this message, Dr. Khan, exhorts all well-wishers and volunteers of NEI to highlight the importance and appropriateness of eye donation among the general public, so that an increasing number of people can be motivated to pledge their eyes for donation.

The Services of the Institute’s Eye Collection centre are available 24×7

For eye donation, please contact on 98 376 07526 and 63 991 52727.

With the Blessings and Good Wishes of H. H. Mahant Ram Singh Ji Maharaj and Sant Jodh Singh Ji Maharaj, and true to its Mission of providing the best eye care services to its patients, Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh has, on Monday, 10/08/2020, launched Tele Medicine services for the convenience of its patients, especially so, during the prevailing restrictions, as mandated to fight the COVID – 19 pandemic.

The said services would be made available using the Medics Care Application, which is readily available for download on the Google Play Store. The web link for downloading the said application is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubq.medicscare

Patients seeking Ophthalmic consultation would be able to use the Application to consult the doctors at NEI, including through video-based interaction.

The launch of NEI’s Tele Medicine service is a welcome initiative as it would facilitate patients to consult the doctors at NEI from the comfort of their homes.

Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh celebrated the National Doctors’ Day on Wednesday, 01 July 2020 to commemorate the internationally renowned medical practitioner, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.

The entire NEI staff culminated at the Institute’s Recreation Centre to offer their collective gratitude and encouragement to our doctors. During the function, Dr. Asif Khan, Medical Superintendent, Dr. Mrinal Modhur B., Senior Consultant and other doctors reminisced the fond memories of their professional lives. Refreshments were offered at the end of the function.

H.H. Mahant Ram Singh Ji Maharaj and Sant Jodh Singh Ji Maharaj conferred their choicest blessings on all the doctors and urged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to the service of humanity.

Owing to the prevailing Corona Virus Disease, the Management at Nirmal Ashram Eye Institute (NEI), Rishikesh initiated a day-long project to sanitize the entire hospital building.

The sanitization of the hospital was carried out using a broad spectrum environmental cleaner and disinfectant, known for its efficacy in decontaminating surfaces and the environment, especially against, viruses. The said exercise was carried out on a needs basis, using either fumigation or spray, based on the whether the assets / equipment in the space being decontaminated were water-proof or not.

All the floors and basement of the hospital building were thoroughly disinfected to ensure clean premises for our patients and employees.