Dr. Suraj Munjal
Founder and Chief Surgeon
The Sight Avenue, New Delhi · Around 20 years
Dr. Suraj Munjal, leading Delhi ophthalmologist with 20+ years, excels in LASIK, cataract, and corneal transplants at The Sight Avenue.
Bangladesh · Eye Care
Video TestimonialRestoring Vision, Restoring Hope
Mrs. Sondha R.'s eye treatment journey from Bangladesh to India — and the son-in-law who carried the family through it.
A Step-by-Step Journey
- Before travel
A Family Searching for the Right Eye Treatment
Mrs. Sondha R. had problems in both eyes. Her family had already explored treatment possibilities, but the situation was not simple. One eye had a serious retina-related condition, while cataract-related vision problems were also present.
For a patient, losing vision is not only a medical problem. It changes how a person moves, recognises faces, reads, walks, manages daily routines, and feels safe in familiar surroundings. For the family, it brings another kind of worry — the worry of watching a loved one lose confidence, independence, and connection with the visible details of life.
Her family did not want to wait until hope became smaller. They wanted an expert medical opinion and a treatment pathway that could be trusted.
- Diagnosis
Understanding Her Eye Condition
Mrs. Sondha R. was diagnosed with a macular hole-related retinal problem alongside senile cataract.
A macular hole is a small opening in the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision — the vision needed for reading, recognising faces, and seeing fine detail. When a macular hole affects sight, a patient may experience blurred or distorted central vision, or a dark and unclear area in the middle of what they see.
A senile cataract is an age-related clouding of the eye's natural lens, making vision cloudy, hazy or dim. When cataract exists alongside a retinal problem, treatment planning becomes more delicate: doctors must weigh the clarity of the lens and the condition of the retina together. In her case the challenge was especially sensitive, because both eyes required attention.
- Preparing
The Visa Challenge Before Travel
For Bangladeshi families planning treatment in India, medical travel had become more difficult during a period of visa delays, longer waiting times, and uncertainty around cross-border movement.
Mrs. Sondha R.'s family needed timely care, but they also needed proper guidance on how to move forward. With support from VRH Healthcare, they received help preparing for the journey and coordinating the necessary steps.
For them, getting the visa and reaching India was not just a travel process — it was the first real movement toward treatment, clarity, and hope.
- Arrival
From Bangladesh to Delhi NCR
Mrs. Sondha R. travelled from Bangladesh to Delhi with her daughter, her son-in-law Sagor P., and her grandson.
On arrival, VRH Healthcare coordinated airport pickup, local transfer, accommodation support, and hospital visits. For a family coming from another country these steps matter deeply: a patient may come for treatment, but the family also needs safety, clear communication, local guidance, and someone reliable to call when questions arise.
In her own video testimonial, Mrs. Sondha R. remembered this support with warmth — VRH Healthcare, through Dr. Fahad Ahmad, helped receive her from the airport, arranged a good hotel room, and guided her to the right doctor.
- Surgery
Medical Care at The Sight Avenue
Mrs. Sondha R.'s eye treatment was planned under the primary guidance of Dr. Suraj Munjal and his team at The Sight Avenue, Gurugram, and involved both eyes.
Her right eye underwent an advanced laser-assisted cataract procedure with implantation of a trifocal intraocular lens. Her left eye required cataract surgery together with retinal surgery for the macular hole-related condition — a combined procedure that included vitrectomy and gas-bubble support, performed by Dr. Swati Sahu as part of Dr. Munjal's treating team.
The exact discharge-summary records for both eyes, alongside plain-language explanations, are set out in the Medical Summary below.
- Recovery
A Delicate Recovery Across Both Eyes
The right eye showed encouraging early improvement. In her own words, her vision became clear and good within two days of that procedure.
The left eye was more complex because of the retina problem. After surgery she was advised strict post-operative positioning, including keeping her head low and face-down for the doctor-advised period. Because a gas bubble was used in the retinal procedure, she was also advised to avoid air travel until it was medically safe to fly.
The family remained in India for the required recovery period of around two to three weeks, rather than travelling home early.
- Departure
The Happy Departure
Only once the treating doctor considered it safe did Mrs. Sondha R. travel back to Bangladesh with her family.
The family had come with uncertainty, and returned with improvement, gratitude, and renewed hope. Her vision had begun improving successfully, with further recovery expected over the following weeks and months under medical follow-up.
At the airport, a journey that began with fear and unanswered questions closed with a quieter feeling — the joy of returning home after treatment, with hope restored.
The Person Who Carried the Journey
Sagor P.
Son-in-law and family attendant
Every medical journey has someone who carries more than the luggage. For Mrs. Sondha R., that person was Sagor P., her son-in-law.
He was the person communicating, asking questions, coordinating appointments, supporting his wife, caring for his child, and standing beside his mother-in-law during hospital visits and follow-ups. He was not simply an attendant — he carried the responsibility like a son.
His motivation was deeply personal. He wanted his wife's mother, his son's grandmother, to see clearly again. He wanted the family's journey to India to become a journey of healing, not confusion.
During the journey, Sagor worked closely with Dr. Fahad Ahmad, Director of Patient Coordination at VRH Healthcare. Their frequent conversations helped him feel supported not only as a patient attendant, but as a family member carrying responsibility in a foreign country.
Watch this patient's story
Patient testimonial
3:12Mrs. Sondha R. Shares Her Experience
“After the operation on my right eye, within two days, my vision became clear and good.”
“Many people may hesitate to come here, wondering whether they will face problems or get good facilities. But if you come through them, they make very good arrangements. Do not hesitate.”
“For the family, this was not only treatment. It was hope returning with sight.”
Medical Summary
Medical terms are simplified for patient understanding. Individual diagnosis and treatment decisions depend on specialist evaluation.
Right Eye
Advanced laser-assisted cataract surgery with implantation of a trifocal intraocular lens.
Discharge summary record
RE FLACS with Trifocal IOL done under TA under MACLeft Eye
Combined cataract and retinal surgery for a full-thickness macular hole, including vitrectomy and gas-bubble support — followed by strict positioning and travel precautions as advised by the doctor.
Discharge summary record
LE MICS with PCIOL + PPV + ILMP + EL + FAX + SF6 done under LA under MACTreating Doctor
About the Procedure
Cataract Surgery in India
Cataract surgery in India is widely chosen by international patients due to its high success rates, advanced phaco and laser techniques, experienced ophthalmologists, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to the UK, USA, and Europe.
Between Padma and Yamuna
The family came from the Rajbari region near Dhaka, a part of Bangladesh deeply connected with the life and memory of the Padma River. Their journey brought them to Delhi NCR, a place shaped by the history of the Yamuna.
Between these two river landscapes, a family carried its hope across borders. The lanes of Gurugram, the hospital buildings, the waiting areas, the hotel room, and even the roadside tea spot became part of their temporary home during a journey of healing.
For Mrs. Sondha R., this journey was about recovering vision. For Sagor P., it was about helping his family move from anxiety to relief. For VRH Healthcare, it was another reminder that medical travel is not only about treatment arrangements — it is about standing beside people when they are far from home.
What This Story Reflects
The right medical guidance before making a major decision.
Trusted doctor and hospital coordination in a new country.
Visa and travel support during uncertain times.
Airport pickup, accommodation, and local assistance after arrival.
Clear communication during hospital visits and follow-ups.
Human companionship during stressful days away from home.
Continued guidance after treatment and before returning home.
Privacy and medical note: This patient story is shared with privacy-safe naming and for informational purposes only. Individual treatment outcomes may vary depending on diagnosis, medical condition, and doctor's advice.
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