19-month-old loses vision after doctor puts nasal drops in eyes in Madhya Pradesh
A 19-month-old child allegedly lost eyesight after what the family claims was a serious medical error at a civil hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district
A 19-month-old child allegedly lost eyesight after what the family claims was a serious medical error at a civil hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district, where a doctor is accused of administering faulty drops into the child’s eyes. According to the complaint filed by the child’s father, Indraj Vishwakarma, the incident took place on May 29, 2026, when he took his son Vinay Vishwakarma to the Civil Hospital in Banda after the child developed cold symptoms and redness in the eyes.
Read Full Story After registering an OPD slip, the child was examined by the on-duty government doctor. The father has alleged that during treatment, the doctor administered "saline nasal drops" into the child’s eyes, along with prescribing other medicines including paracetamol syrup, an injection and additional medication. The family claimed that the child’s condition worsened within a few hours of treatment. Despite remaining at the hospital for several hours, there was no improvement, after which the child was referred to the district hospital in Sagar and later advised advanced treatment at a higher medical centre.
The child was subsequently taken to AIIMS Bhopal, where specialists examined him. The father alleged that doctors at AIIMS informed the family that the child had permanently lost vision, attributing it to possible incorrect treatment or medical negligence. Following the incident, the father lodged a complaint at Banda police station, demanding strict action against the doctor and other responsible staff. He said he could identify the doctor by face but did not know his name.
Block Medical Officer Yogendra Khatik said that the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) has constituted a committee to investigate the matter, and action will be taken based on the findings of the probe. The family has demanded a fair and impartial investigation and strict punishment for those found responsible. Ends
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