New Delhi: The Army Hospital (Research and Referral), the premier medical facility for the Indian Armed Forces, is set to enhance its capabilities with cutting-edge technology, including the introduction of a 3-D Microscope for eye surgeries.
The hospital’s Department of Ophthalmology has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by performing India’s first minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) using this advanced 3-D system, a significant achievement for the Armed Forces medical community.
In a landmark first for the Armed Forces, Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, has successfully performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a cutting-edge 3D Microscope. With 4K ultra-HD display & special 3D glasses, this tech reduces surgical time, complications, and… pic.twitter.com/GewwXgNfPt
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The 3-D Microscope, which offers high-definition, three-dimensional visualization, is designed to improve a variety of eye surgeries, including squint, cataract, corneal, glaucoma, and retinal surgeries. The system uses specialized polarized glasses and a 55-inch 4K display, providing better depth perception, quicker surgical times, and reduced complication rates.
Brigadier Sanjay Mishra, Head of Ophthalmology at the Army Hospital, credited Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, DGAFMS, for motivating the department to adopt the technology. He highlighted that the 3-D system is proving invaluable for both common and complex surgeries, enhancing surgical precision, teaching, and coordination.
The system’s benefits extend beyond the operating room, offering excellent image quality and improved spatial orientation, as reported by both surgeons and assistants. This initiative underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to providing world-class medical care through innovation.
