Archive · 30 May 2025
Advanced Laser Eye Surgery System Installed in Maharashtra Hospital
Imagine a new, super-fast laser that can help people see better without glasses!
A hospital in Maharashtra, India, just got one.
This special laser, called VisuMax 800, uses tiny bursts of light to reshape the eye.
Doctors use it to fix vision problems by removing a small piece of tissue.
It's quicker, safer, and makes recovery faster.
Before the surgery, doctors check the patient's eyes carefully.
Afterwards, people can usually go back to their normal activities within a few days, and their vision improves quickly, though full recovery takes about a month.
PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital installed the VisuMax 800 Femtosecond Laser System.
This is the first such installation in Maharashtra.
The laser system uses ultrafast pulses to reshape the cornea.
It offers higher precision, shorter procedure times, and faster recovery.
Patients need a comprehensive eye exam before the procedure.
- Who
- PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital and senior eye surgeons Dr. Mukesh Paryani, Dr. Varsha Puranik, and Dr. Sanket Kulkarni.
- What
- Installation of the VisuMax 800 Femtosecond Laser System for advanced laser eye surgery.
- When
- Information shared at a press conference.
- Where
- PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital in Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To correct vision problems and reduce reliance on glasses or contacts.
- Laser System Name
- VisuMax 800 Femtosecond Laser System
- Hospital
- PBMA’s H.V. Desai Eye Hospital
- Installation Significance
- First of its kind in Maharashtra
- Key Procedure
- SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)
- Approximate time for resuming normal activities
- Three days
- Approximate time for full visual recovery
- Four weeks