Science TechnologyTuesday, 10 March 2026·The Hindu
Army Hospital Delhi Performs World-First Glaucoma Surgery
Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi performed a world-first glaucoma surgery using a Hydrus Microstent guided by aqueous angiography on 10 March.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 10 March 2026, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi performed a world-first glaucoma surgery using a Hydrus Microstent guided by aqueous angiography.
Key specifics
- Conducted at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi.
- Used a Hydrus Microstent — a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) device.
- Guided in real time by aqueous angiography for precise placement.
- Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, caused by raised intra-ocular pressure.
Exam lens
Science & Technology: world-first Hydrus Microstent glaucoma surgery with aqueous angiography, Army Hospital Delhi, 10 March 2026.