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Mysuru Eye Surgeons Address Paediatric Eye Care Needs in Ghana

Dr. K.V. Ravishankar and his spouse are leading a medical camp in Ghana, emphasizing the critical demand for cataract surgeries among children in Sub Saharan Africa.

Editorial Staff / 2026-06-14 / 1min
Mysuru Eye Surgeons Address Paediatric Eye Care Needs in Ghana

Dr. K.V. Ravishankar and his spouse, both eye surgeons from Mysuru, are currently conducting a medical camp in Ghana.

Their initiative highlights the pressing need for paediatric eye care in Sub Saharan Africa, where it is estimated that around 80,000 children require cataract surgery.

This effort underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing eye health for children in the region, which remains a significant concern.