Renowned eye surgeon from Bengaluru performs the first ever refractive-cataract surgery with Femtis MPlus IOL in India

Contributor,
Dr. Sri Ganesh,
Founder and CMD of Nethradhama

The innovative surgical procedure involving the dual correction of refractive errors and cataract was completed by Dr. Sri Ganesh, Founder and CMD of Nethradhama
Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital is the first and only eye hospital in India to offer this unique procedure to patients

Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospitals, a pioneering institution in eye care, performed the first-ever refractive cataract surgery with the Femtis Mplus in India. Dr. Sri Ganesh, a renowned eye surgeon, and the founder and CMD of Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, completed the surgery with expertise and dexterity. He achieved this milestone by successfully performing 25 surgeries using the hi-tech Femtis MPlus – Super Premium Laser Lens. This cutting-edge technology was launched at the Phaco Festival 2024, held in Bengaluru last month.

According to studies, the annual incidence of cataract blindness in India is about 3.8 million. Additionally, it was found that refractive errors, including nearsightedness or farsightedness, accounted for 70.6 percent of cases of early visual impairment in India. The innovative procedure shows a paradigm shift in how cataract surgeries are performed today, combining the correction of both cataract and refractive errors in the eye.

Commenting on this, Dr. Sri Ganesh, Founder and CMD, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, said, “We are proud to be the first and only eye hospital in India to offer this unique procedure for the betterment of our patients. This cutting-edge technology not only enhances the precision and effectiveness of cataract surgery, but also opens new doors for patients seeking optimal visual outcomes in one surgery. The combination of FEMTIS MPlus IOL and automated capsulotomy through femtolaser cataract surgery sets a new standard for cataract-refractive treatment in India. With such advanced features, we cater to the utmost satisfaction for the patient and better clinical outcomes.”

“Following standard cataract surgery, patients often require corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses to fix refractive errors, such as near-sightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. The objective of a refractive cataract procedure is to successfully eliminate the need for prescription eyeglasses with full high quality vision correction after cataract removal. This is why refractive cataract surgery is such a groundbreaking advancement,” Dr. Sri Ganesh added.

The Femtis M Plus intra-ocular lens, developed by Teleon, offers multiple advantages, including a decrease in effective phaco time during surgery and the ability to correct corneal astigmatism simultaneously. One of its key advantages lies in the precision of capsulotomy, which is crucial for long-term stability of intraocular lenses (IOLs). Unlike manual capsulorrhexis, which can sometimes result in irregular shapes or sizes, the Femtis MPlus IOL ensures a perfectly circular capsulotomy, optimizing IOL function and enhancing visual outcomes. Additionally, its unique design features a large distance optic zone and a smooth transition from distance to near vision, providing patients with continuous and clear vision across all distances. It also does not have the side effects of trifocal or multifocal IOL’s like haloes and glare and negative dysphotopsia (dark shadows in the temporal vision).

Nethradhama specializes in the latest cataract surgical techniques and advanced pediatric eye care methods and has been ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Dr. Sri Ganesh with his impeccable track record in high-risk surgeries, has earned the trust of fellow ophthalmologists globally. He has performed over 100,000 Phaco surgeries and 75,000 Refractive surgeries till now.

About Nethradhama: Nethradhama Hospitals Pvt. Ltd, a trailblazer in eye care, proudly holds the distinction of being India’s foremost eye hospital at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. As the pioneer to attain the prestigious NABH accreditation in the country, and fortified by ISO 9001:2015 certification and NABH ECO (Eye Care Organization) STANDARDS accreditation, Nethradhama is unwavering in its commitment to delivering top-tier eye care services within a patient-centric framework.

Celebrating over 30 years of excellence, Nethradhama boasts a Centre of Excellence in Jayanagar and strategically located branches in Bengaluru (Rajajinagar, Indiranagar) Mysuru, Davangere, and Mangalore. Devoted to upholding “Best Practices” in eye care, our mission is to provide “Vision care par excellence.” With a focus on being the vanguard in bringing some of the world’s finest technologies to India, complemented by a team of highly skilled doctors, Nethradhama remains dedicated to offering world-class eye care to each patient.