Nethradhama Superspeciality Eye Hospital, Mysuru, has launched the city’s first dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), offering new hope to people affected by one of India’s leading causes of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma affects nearly 11.9 million people across the country and is responsible for more than 12 percent of all blindness.
“The newly introduced MIGS treatment at Nethradhama offers a modern, patient-friendly solution for those living with mild to moderate glaucoma,” said Dr Monica Anand, Senior Consultant, Phaco and Glaucoma, Nethradhama Mysuru.
In addition to the iStent inject-W, the centre also offers excisional goniotomy using the Kahook Dual Blade. In this procedure, a small part of the eye’s natural drainage tissue, called the trabecular meshwork, is removed through a micro incision to help lower eye pressure. This is a safe and effective minimally invasive option for treating glaucoma.
Since late 2024, Nethradhama Mysuru has performed more than 25 MIGS procedures, including both iStent inject-W and Kahook Dual Blade, making it the first hospital in the city to offer this advanced treatment. Patients have already reported better comfort, improved quality of life, and in several cases, complete freedom from glaucoma drops.
Now in its 12th year, Nethradhama Mysuru has become known for consistently introducing first-in-city technologies and delivering comprehensive eye care under one roof. It was the first in Mysuru to offer bladeless robotic laser cataract surgery, advanced topography-guided laser correction for keratoconus, and is also NABH ECO accredited for patient safety and quality care. With the launch of the MIGS Centre of Excellence, Nethradhama is now setting a new benchmark for glaucoma care in Tier 2 India and transforming the way patients experience treatment and recovery.
As part of its preventive care strategy, Nethradhama plans to conduct regular glaucoma awareness campaigns and early screening programs to help detect the condition before irreversible damage occurs.
