PHACO EMULSIFIER MACHINE INAUGURATED AT LILUAH RAILWAY WORKSHOP HOSPITAL

PHACO EMULSIFIER MACHINE INAUGURATED AT LILUAH RAILWAY WORKSHOP HOSPITAL

? Diabetic Retinopathy Camp organized

KolkataIn a significant step towards enhancing eye care facilities for railway beneficiaries, a new Phaco Emulsifier machine was inaugurated on 28.01.2025 at the Operation Theatre (O.T) Complex of Liluah Railway Workshop Hospital. The inauguration was led by Dr. A. Kirtania, Principal Chief Medical Director, Eastern Railway, in the presence of Yatish Kumar, Chief Works Manager, Liluah, Eastern Railway and Dr. Debjani Das, Chief Medical Superintendent, Liluah Railway Workshop Hospital. The presence of dedicated doctors and hospital staff at the inauguration underscored their commitment to providing advanced medical care to railway employees and their families.

In addition, a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Camp was organized on 25th January 2025 at the OPD Complex of Liluah Railway Hospital. This initiative, conducted under the guidance of Chief Medical Superintendent/Liluah Railway Workshop Hospital and the Ophthalmology Department of B.R. Singh Hospital, aimed at early detection and prevention of diabetic eye diseases among railway beneficiaries.

The camp was led by Dr. S. Home (CS-1, B.R. Singh Hospital), Dr. Arnab Mitra (Senior Consultant, Eye, B.R. Singh Hospital), and Dr. Anwesha Das (CMP, Eye, Liluah), along with their medical teams. A total of 93 patients were screened for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Maculopathy. Comprehensive blood tests, vision check-ups, and retinal photography using a Fundus Camera were conducted. Blood examinations, including Random Blood Glucose (RBG) and HbA1c tests, were also carried out for all patients.

The Health & Family Welfare Department of Liluah Hospital successfully organized the entire program, ensuring seamless coordination and patient care. A large number of railway beneficiaries availed the benefits of this screening camp, further reinforcing Eastern Railway?s commitment to providing quality healthcare services to its employees and their families.