MSTC donates optical biometer worth Rs 31 lakh

Visakhapatnam: Metals State Trading Corporation (MSTC) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Steel, has donated an optical biometer worth`31 lakh to Sankar Foundation as part of its CSR initiative. About the Optical Biometer: The optical biometer is a state-of-the-art device that measures critical anatomical dimensions of the eye—such as axial length, corneal curvature, and anterior chamber depth—with exceptional precision. Compared to traditional methods, it offers faster, safer, and more accurate results, greatly enhancing surgical planning and outcomes in cataract and refractive procedures. The equipment was inaugurated by V Ganesh Moorthy, Branch Manager, Andhra Pradesh, in the presence of A Krishna Kumar, Managing Trustee, and officials from MSTC and Sankar Foundation at the main hospital. While inaugurating, Ganesh Moorthy commended Sankar Foundation’s dedicated efforts in combating avoidable blindness in the region.