Perugu Siva Reddy, Ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist

Perugu Siva Reddy

Born 12 September 1920 · Andhra Pradesh — Died 6 September 2005

Performed over 100,000 successful cataract surgeries restoring vision to thousands in Andhra Pradesh.

Perugu Siva Reddy was a renowned eye surgeon from Andhra Pradesh, India.

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Perugu Siva Reddy performed over 250,000 cataract operations, a volume that earned him a world record for the highest number by a single surgeon.

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In 1964, Perugu Siva Reddy founded the T. L. Kapadia Eye Bank in Hyderabad, marking a pioneering step in India's ophthalmic care infrastructure.
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🌟 Between 1946 and 1952, he completed his M.B.B.S. from Madras University and an M.S. in ophthalmology from Andhra University, positioning himself among the few specialized eye surgeons in post-independence India.
3He holds a world record by performing over 250,000 cataract surgeries, demonstrating an unprecedented surgical volume and speed that transformed eye care accessibility.
4Over his career, he organized more than 500 eye camps, especially targeting rural Andhra Pradesh, directly restoring vision for tens of thousands of underserved patients.

🏅 Awards & Honours

1971
Padma Shri
1977
Padma Bhushan

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In 1964, he initiated the T. L. Kapadia Eye Bank, the first such facility in India, which revolutionized eye donation and corneal transplantation in the country.

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Birth
Birth in Andhra Pradesh
Perugu Siva Reddy was born on 12 September 1920 in Andhra Pradesh, setting the stage for his future medical career.
1920
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Education
Completed M.B.B.S. from Madras University
He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from Madras University, entering the medical profession.
1946
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Education
Obtained M.S. in Ophthalmology
Specialized in ophthalmology with a Master of Surgery degree from Andhra University, formalizing his eye surgery expertise.
1952
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Career
Founded T. L. Kapadia Eye Bank
Established India’s first eye bank in Hyderabad, enhancing corneal transplant capabilities nationwide.
1964
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Award
Awarded Padma Shri
Received the Padma Shri award from the Government of India in recognition of his medical services.
1971
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Award
Received Padma Bhushan
Honored with the Padma Bhushan, highlighting his sustained contribution to ophthalmology.
1977
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Award
Received Dr. B. C. Roy Award
Awarded the prestigious Dr. B. C. Roy Award for excellence in medical practice.
1982
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Other
Eye Hospital Named After Him
The government eye hospital in Kurnool was named in his honor, cementing his legacy in Andhra Pradesh.
1990
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Death
Death in Hyderabad
Passed away due to a heart attack while still serving as director of Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital.
2005
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🏆ACHIEVEMENT

He performed over 250,000 cataract surgeries, a surgical volume that earned him a world record for individual cataract operations.

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He presented approximately 200 papers at international conferences, indicating his active role in sharing Indian ophthalmic advances globally.

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🌍HISTORICAL IMPACT

The government eye hospital established in Kurnool in 1990 was named after him, symbolizing his lasting regional influence.

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🌱 What changed because of them

Perugu Siva Reddy’s establishment of the T. L. Kapadia Eye Bank laid the foundation for corneal transplantation services in India, a model replicated nationwide. His extensive rural eye camps greatly reduced preventable blindness in Andhra Pradesh, influencing public health strategies. The Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital under his directorship became a premier training center, shaping generations of ophthalmologists.

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