The Centro Oftalmológico Regional de Aragua (CORA) completed 79 specialized eye surgeries during a single week, according to state health authorities advancing the Plan Vida and Salud 2026 social protection policies. Yosmary Lombano, the sole health authority for Aragua state, announced that the procedures included operations for cataracts, glaucoma, pterygium, and ocular plastic surgery, alongside the administration of intraocular treatments.
Aragua Regional Ophthalmology Center Completes 79 Surgeries Under Health Plan
Specialized Services and Diagnostic Care at CORA
Beyond surgical interventions, the regional facility maintains a high volume of specialized medical consultations, diagnostic exams, and ocular ultrasounds designed to minimize patient wait times, according to Lombano. The institution handles complex cases ranging from retinal conditions and strabismus to general ophthalmology examinations.
Inter-Agency Collaboration Behind the Healthcare Drive
The weekly surgical output relies on coordinated efforts between the Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MinSalud), the Government of Aragua State, and the regional health corporation Corposalud, as reported by Ciudad MCY. Officials state that this institutional framework aims to guarantee free, timely, and specialized visual healthcare access for residents across the Aragua region without direct out-of-pocket costs for patients.