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Advanced Hydrus Microstent procedure successfully performed at Vasan Eye Care Hospital

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Advanced Hydrus Microstent procedure successfully performed at Vasan Eye Care Hospital
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Vasan Eye Care Hospital in Madurai has successfully performed an advanced Hydrus Microstent procedure to treat glaucoma. The procedure is a minimally invasive surgery designed to improve fluid drainage in the eye and reduce long-term pressure.

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Advancements in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery offer patients safer alternatives to traditional treatments and better long-term vision outcomes.

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Advanced Hydrus Microstent procedure was successfully performed at Vasan Eye Care Hospital in Madurai

Surendrapal, Medical Director and Chief Vitreoretinal Surgeon, explained that the Hydrus Microstent was a tiny implant designed to improve the eye’s natural aqueous humour drainage pathway.

By enhancing the natural outflow of fluid from the eye, the procedure helps lower intraocular pressure and provides better long-term pressure control, he added.

K. Kamal Babu, Chief Operating Officer, said the key advantages of the procedure was Minimally invasive procedure was its shorter surgical duration, high safety profile, faster recovery, effective long-term IOP management and potential reduction in dependence on glaucoma eye drops.

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