Varavara Rao. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu
Poet-activist Varavara Rao underwent a successful cataract surgery at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital on November 4th. The surgical procedure, known as phaco with multifocal foldable intraocular lens (IOL), with suture-less topical anaesthesia, was carried out by the doctors at the hospital. Surgeon and superintendent V Rajalingam said that the surgery was a success. , This visit to Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital came after Mr. Rao was granted bail on medical grounds. He had a preliminary eye examination on October 4.