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Unusual Case: 60-Year-Old Patient Presents with Dirofilaria Worm in Eye at The Eye Foundation, Malappuram
Unusual Case: 60-Year-Old Patient Presents with Dirofilaria Worm in Eye at The Eye Foundation, Malappuram
A 60-year-old patient had come with a headache and swelling in the eye to The Eye Foundation, Malappuram. Upon examination, by senior DR.R .Rohith a live worm of 20cm length (DIROFILARIA) was found and removed from the patient’s eye.
We are delighted to share that Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy, Medical Director of The Eye Foundation Group of Eye Hospitals, has been elected as the Vice President of the All India Ophthalmological Society.
Dr. Chitra Ramamurthy received the Dr. S.S. Badrinath Medal of Honour 2025 at the 72nd Annual Conference of the Tamilnadu Ophthalmic Association for her exceptional contributions to ophthalmology.
Dr. Shreesh Kumar of The Eye Foundation, Coimbatore, has been honored with the Gold Medal and MN Endowment Award by the Tamil Nadu Ophthalmic Association.
