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Hyderabad, Sep 7 ,Apollo Hospitals – the world’s largest vertically integrated healthcare platform, on Thursday claimed it has unveiled a breakthrough technology in Ophthalmic care, the FEMTO LDV Z8 from Ziemer, a latest generation ophthalmology laser machine.
This is the first of its kind state-of-the-art machine unveiled at Apollo hospitals in Jubilee hills here, with comprehensive capabilities, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
It can perform a wide range of advanced eye procedures, including Laser cataract surgery, Customized laser refractive surgery (CLEAR – lenticule extraction) and various laser assisted corneal transplantation surgeries, with much greater precision, higher safety and minimal damage to surrounding tissue, the hospitals said in a release here.
This latest generation laser technology enables patients to avail precision based world-class eye care coupled with the expertise of renowned team of ophthalmologists at Apollo Hospitals.
The FEMTO LDV Z8, a high end laser machine, uses low energy femtosecond laser technology to create precise incisions in the eye. This allows for greater accuracy and less trauma during surgery, resulting in faster recovery and better outcomes.
“The acquisition of the FEMTO LDV Z8 is a significant milestone for our eye care department,” said Dr. Rajesh Fogla, Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology, Apollo Hospitals, on the occasion.
“This machine will allow us to offer our patients the most advanced and innovative eye care procedures available. We are confident that this will help us to improve the quality of life for many people in the region,” he added.