First hospital in Pune to successfully conduct Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery’ (MIGS) stent surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pune: Deshpande Eye Hospital and Laser Center today announced successful performance of first Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery’ (MIGS) stent surgery in Pune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a major landmark for the eye care sector in Pune as Deshpande Eye Hospital and Laser Center becomes the first hospital in Pune to conduct such critical surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in Kothrud, Deshpande Eye Hospital and Laser Center is a well-known and trusted name for providing latest eye care services. Dr. Anand Deshpande has successfully completed the first ‘Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery’ (MIGS) in Pune. This revolutionary procedure is claimed to be able to reduce the rise in eye pressure by up to 45%, and eliminates the need for permanent anti-glaucoma medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glaucoma is the major cause of irreversible blindness in the world, its treatment requires drugs (eye drops) or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The emergence of Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) has allowed cataract and refractive surgeons to treat glaucoma earlier and more safely compared with filtration surgery. Because MIGS procedures are mostly performed which will not interfere with cataract surgery planning or induce astigmatism at a later date. MIGS also gives patients an opportunity to reduce their dependence on topical medication, agents that negatively affect the ocular surface, so quality of vision can improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This revolutionary procedure is claimed to be able to reduce the rise in eye pressure by up to 45%, and eliminates the need for permanent anti-glaucoma medications like eye drops<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking about the success, Dr. Anand Deshpande, Director, Deshpande Eye Hospital and Laser Center, opined, \u201cIt is indeed a path breaking surgery for the hospital and especially for the eye care sector in Pune. This procedure once again reiterates our commitment to provide best of the treatment and solutions to the patients. This procedure will help patient’s improvement in vision and helps reduce stress on the eyes drastically.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further said, \u201cThis is a new landmark experiment in Ophthalmology in Pune following the successful surgery of MIGS which has given new hope and efficient treatment to many patients battling with glaucoma.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this achievement, Deshpande Eye Hospital and Laser Center has earned the distinction of being the only well-known hospital offering state-of-the-art eye care with innovative treatment methods under one roof.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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