Army Hospital (R&R) performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D microscope, a first for the Armed Forces
The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a 3D microscope — a first for the Armed Forces — the Defence Ministry said on 26 April 2025.
Summary
The Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a 3D microscope, a first and unique milestone for the Armed Forces, according to a Defence Ministry release of 26 April 2025. The three-dimensional visualisation system, useful for squint, cataract, corneal, glaucoma and retinal surgery, uses special 3D polarisation glasses and a 55-inch 4K ultra-HD display, with potential benefits such as shorter surgical time and reduced photo-toxicity.
Key facts
- Where
- Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi
- Procedure
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery with 3D microscope
- Milestone
- First for the Armed Forces
- System
- 3D polarisation glasses; 55-inch 4K ultra-HD display
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which surgery did Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, perform using a 3D microscope for the first time in the Armed Forces (April 2025)?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
The Department of Ophthalmology performed minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using a 3D microscope.
Consider the following about the 3D microscope introduced at Army Hospital (R&R): 1. Its use for this surgery was described as a first in the world. 2. The system uses special 3D polarisation glasses and a 55-inch 4K ultra-HD display. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The release described it as a first and unique milestone for the Armed Forces, not the world.