Six lose eyesight after cataract surgery in Varanasi

As many as six people, who underwent cataract surgery at a private hospital in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have lost their eyesight, say reports. The relatives of those who lost their eyesight were shocked and held a protest before the hospital.

The six people underwent the surgery on June 12 and experienced issues with their vision in a few hours. When questioned, doctors said the eyesight will return soon. However, their issues with the vision didn’t vanish.

While their relatives held protests before the hospital, the district collector Virendra Prasad Pandey rushed to the spot and held talks with them. The relatives gave up the protest after Pandey assured action in the matter.