Aravind Eye Hospital Chairman Namperumalsamy Passes Away in Madurai

Quick Summary:

• P. Namperumalsamy, chairman emeritus of Madurai-based Aravind Eye Hospital, passed away at the age of 85 on July 24, 2025.
• Born on July 9,1940,in theni district,he completed his MBBS in Madurai and pursued higher education in Boston. He became India’s first retina specialist.
• Practised at Erskine Hospital (now Government Rajaji Hospital), Madurai, before establishing Aravind Eye Care System.
• Dr. Namperumalsamy received several recognitions for his contributions to ophthalmology including the Padma Shri award in 2007.
• Cremation will occur at Ambasamudram in Theni district on July 25; survived by wife Nachiar and two sons Venkatesh Prajna and Vishnu Prasad.

Condolences from colleagues:
– Amar Agarwal applauded his leadership that eradicated blindness and trained numerous ophthalmologists globally.
– Mohan Rajan praised him as a multifaceted stalwart combining teaching skills with clinical innovation.
– Psychiatrist C.ramasubramanian labeled NAM has expanded into pscychiatric