Contaminated saline solution infects eyes after cataract surgery

Kolkata: The primary report of cases of infection after cataract surgeries at the state-run Metiabruz Supespecilaty Hospital has pointed to the use of contaminated saline solution for cleaning eyes. The report was submitted to health officials at Swasthya Bhawan on Thursday. “The investigation has been zeroed out if there were other causes,” a senior health official said. Around 35 patients had undergone cataract surgery at Metiabruz Hospital during a special camp between Friday and Saturday. They are mostly residents of Garden Reach, Metiabruz and Nadiyal. Many complained of blurred vision, pain and redness in the eye after opening the bandage. The hospital called all those who had undergone the procedure and sent 16 of them to the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) Kolkata. Meanwhile, senior officials assured the families of the 16 patients at Swasthya Bhawan that they were getting the best care. Locals claim that many of them have lost their eyesight. “The 16 patients are undergoing conservative treatment with antibiotics. They will be re-examined after 48 hours and if necessary, a fresh operation will be performed,” a health official said. “Contaminated saline solution is a potent source of infection. How a patient responds to antibiotics also depends on other health factors,” said Gautam Bhaduri, former director of RIO.

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