An United Kingdom (UK)-based oculoplasty surgeon donated equipment worth ₹75 lakh to the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology and Government Ophthalmic Hospital (RIOGOH) on Friday.
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian and Institute Director In-charge M.R. Chitra received the equipment, a phaco machine for micro-incision cataract surgery, at the 28th anniversary celebration of Rajan Eye Care Hospital here.
The equipment was donated by UK-based oculoplasty surgeon from the University Hospital of Leicester Raghavan Sampath. He said the aim was to ensure high-quality service reaches the poor. He said the RIOGOH was his alma mater.