Mount Lotus Hospitals successfully completes 1,000 cataract surgeries in 7 months

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Mount Lotus Hospitals successfully completes 1000 cataract surgeries in 7 months

Businesscafe - Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals, one of the newest hospitals of its kind in Sri Lanka, reached a significant medical milestone by completing 1,000 cataract surgeries in a short period of time recently.

Mount Lotus Hospitals has deployed the latest technology and world-class facilities to provide cataract surgery for patients.


It has also obtained the services of a large number of experienced consultant Ophthalmologists who offer patients the most advanced and comprehensive treatments with the support of the hospital’s well-trained and compassionate supporting staff.


The medical staff and other staff at Mount Lotus Hospitals well understand the requirements of elderly patients and always treat them with warmth and kindness.

Cataract surgery patients have the option of admitting to a ward or luxury private room at which point they undergo a general medical checkup that ensures their key health metrics such as blood pressure, ECG, and fasting blood sugar are up to the required mark for the surgery.


Once the report is cleared and the patient is declared fit for surgery they are immediately taken into the operating theatre for the procedure that only takes a few hours.


Following the surgery the patient is sent back to the ward or room for recovery and refreshments and closely monitored for signs of discomfort and discharged if cleared.


The whole procedure takes only a few hours, making it fast, efficient and cost effective for the patient.


In addition to cataract surgeries, the hospital has the facilities and experts to manage all eye problems, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, corneal disease, retina conditions, and many other ophthalmologic disorders.

Dr. Saman P. Basnayake – The General Manager of Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals stated,


“We are humbly proud to achieve the milestone of 1,000 cataract surgeries successfully at the hospital in a relatively short period of time.


Cataract surgeries are life changing procedures for the elderly and can help improving their quality of life significantly.


We have taken numerous steps to ensure that our cataract surgery patients are well looked after from the minute they step in through the door till they leave the hospital after surgery.


We make the whole process a smooth and comfortable one so that they can get back to their normal lives in a short time frame”.

Mount Lotus Eye and ENT Hospitals is a specialized hospital dedicated to delivering world-class Eye and ENT medical solutions to local and international patients.


Located at No.102, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia, the hospital is fully-equipped with modern medical technologies and highly-acclaimed, skilled professionals to provide medical and surgical solutions for any kind of Eye and ENT impairment.


The hospital’s well-trained specialists have several years of medical experience and are backed by a professional, friendly support team who are knowledgeable in taking excellent care of patients.


By using state-of-the-art equipment, the hospital is able to carry out a wide range of Eye and ENT services that will provide patients with highest quality care in Sri Lanka.


The hospital has built a reputation for working to uplift the lives of all Sri Lankans.


Since its inception, it has already conducted several free health camps enabling patients from the areas around the hospital to access world-class healthcare conveniently.

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