Global First in Minimally invasive Glaucoma Surgery with aqueous angiography at Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi
- World's first implantation of the Hydrus Microstent guided by intraoperative aqueous angiography, performed at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi on 10 March 2026.
- Marks a global milestone in precision Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) by Indian Armed Forces medical services under the Ministry of Defence.
- Relevance for UPSC: Science & Tech (GS-III) indigenous medical innovation; Governance/Social Sector (GS-II) modernisation of military health infrastructure; vision-care public health.