World's first precision glaucoma surgery
using Hydrus Microstent performed at the Army Hospital in Delhi
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World's first precision
glaucoma surgery using Hydrus Microstent performed at the Army Hospital in
Delhi.
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A global milestone in glaucoma
treatment has been achieved at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in
Delhi with the successful performance of a pioneering minimally invasive
glaucoma surgery.
¨
The procedure involved
the world’s first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by
intraoperative aqueous angiography along with cataract surgery.
¨
The advanced surgical
intervention was performed on 10 March 2026 using sophisticated surgical
instrumentation and imaging technologies.
¨
The operation utilised
the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph (HRA) to visualise aqueous outflow pathways in
real time during surgery.
¨
The innovative technique
allows precise and targeted placement of the implant inside Schlemm’s canal,
which improves the drainage of aqueous fluid from the eye.
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By enhancing the natural
drainage pathway, the procedure significantly improves treatment outcomes for
patients suffering from glaucoma.
¨
The surgery represents a
major advancement in the field of precision Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
(MIGS).
¨ The achievement highlights the growing role of advanced imaging and precision techniques in modern ophthalmic surgery.
¨ The breakthrough reflects the continued modernisation and innovation in medical services within the Indian Armed Forces healthcare system.
¨ The initiative has been carried out under the leadership of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin.
