Ministry of Defence press release · 11 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

Global First in Minimally invasive Glaucoma Surgery with aqueous angiography at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi

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Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 6:35PM by PIB Delhi In a landmark advancement in glaucoma surgery, surgeons at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) have successfully performed a world’s first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography along with cataract surgery. The pioneering procedure was performed on March 10, 2026 using advanced surgical instrumentation and imaging with the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph (HRA) to visualise aqueous outflow pathways in real time. This novel technique allows precise, targeted placement of the implant within Schlemm’s canal, enhancing aqueous drainage and improving outcomes for patients with Glaucoma. The achievement represents a major global milestone in precision Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. It underscores the modernisation in advancing cutting-edge ophthalmic innovation and patient care in the Defence Forces under the leadership of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin. *** VK/Savvy (Release ID: 2238442) Visitor Counter : 1393 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Defence Global First in Minimally invasive Glaucoma Surgery with aqueous angiography at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Posted On: 11 MAR 2026 6:35PM by PIB Delhi In a landmark advancement in glaucoma surgery, surgeons at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) have successfully performed a world’s first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography along with cataract surgery. The pioneering procedure was performed on March 10, 2026 using advanced surgical instrumentation and imaging with the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph (HRA) to visualise aqueous outflow pathways in real time. This novel technique allows precise, targeted placement of the implant within Schlemm’s canal, enhancing aqueous drainage and improving outcomes for patients with Glaucoma. The achievement represents a major global milestone in precision Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. It underscores the modernisation in advancing cutting-edge ophthalmic innovation and patient care in the Defence Forces under the leadership of Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin. *** VK/Savvy (Release ID: 2238442) In a landmark advancement in glaucoma surgery, surgeons at Army Hospital (Research & Referral) have successfully performed a world’s first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography along with cataract surgery. The pioneering procedure was performed on March 10, 2026 using advanced surgical instrumentation and imaging with the Heidelberg Retina Angiograph (HRA) to visualise aqueous outflow pathways in real time. This novel technique allows precise, targeted placement of the implant within Schlemm’s canal, enhancing aqueous drainage and improving outcomes for patients with Glaucoma. The achievement represents a major global milestone in precision Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery. 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