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Health
7 Patients Infected After Cataract Surgery
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 30 Jul 2026, 01:36 PM
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Seven patients have been infected after undergoing cataract surgery at a hospital in Kuchaman, Rajasthan. All patients have been referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur for further treatment.
A concerning incident has come to light at Kuchaman district hospital in Rajasthan, where seven patients developed infections in their eyes after undergoing cataract surgery. Following the incident, all patients were immediately referred to SMS Hospital in Jaipur for specialized treatment. The hospital administration has taken swift action and sealed the operation theater to investigate the matter. The cause of the infection is yet to be determined, but an investigation is underway to ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future.