Hyderabad: The TGHRC has recommended compensation to 18 cataract surgery victims who suffered loss of eyesight and eye infection due to negligent and unsafe medical practices during surgeries at a private hospital in Hanumakonda town in September 2018. In an order on July 30, TGHRC Chairperson Justice Shameem Akther observed that the victims suffered severe “Enterobacter Cloacae” eye infection, loss of eyesight, prolonged treatment and immense physical and mental suffering. Accordingly, the Commission recommended compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of six deceased and Rs 4 lakh each to 12 surviving persons. The Commission further recommended a detailed enquiry to identify the erring doctors, staff and other concerned authorities and to take appropriate action against them in accordance with the applicable regulations. TGHRC directed the authorities to implement the recommendations and submit an action-taken report.