Daily Archives: 24/07/2025
Dr. Perumalsamy Namperumalsamy
Dr. Perumalsamy Namperumalsamy, affectionately known as Dr. Nam, was a visionary ophthalmologist whose life’s work transformed eye care in India and beyond, bringing sight to millions and hope to countless others. Born on July 9, 1940, in a small village near Theni, Tamil Nadu, he grew up in a humble farming family. His parents, Shri […]
tragic deaths of the five resident doctors
The tragic deaths of the five resident doctors—Dr. Aakriti, Dr. Farseena, Dr. Hemlata, Dr. Abisho, and Dr. Jadabendra—within weeks, as highlighted in posts on X, point to a critical issue in India’s medical residency system. While specific details about these individual cases are not fully available in the provided references or public sources, the broader […]
osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP),
Imagine losing your sight to severe corneal damage, where standard treatments like corneal transplants just won’t work. That’s where osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP), or “tooth-in-eye surgery,” comes in—a remarkable, almost sci-fi-sounding procedure that gives hope to those with extreme vision loss. Here’s how it works in a nutshell: surgeons take one of your teeth (often a canine) […]










