Hyderabad, September 2023: Apollo Hospitals – the world’s largest vertically integrated healthcare platform, unveiled a breakthrough technology in Ophthalmic care, the FEMTO LDV Z8 from Ziemer, a latest generation ophthalmology laser machine, at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, today. This is the first of its kind state-of-the-art machine 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. This latest-generation laser technology enables patients to avail precision-based world-class eye care coupled with the expertise of a 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, Hyderabad. “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.”

The FEMTO LDV Z8 is equipped with a number of other features that make it an ideal choice for eye care procedures. Its capabilities include

·         High-resolution imaging system that provides detailed views of the eye

·         Precise and accurate laser that can create incisions of any size or shape

·         Its variety of software applications can be customized to the specific needs of each patient

“The FEMTO LDV Z8 is a game-changer for eye care,” said Tejasvi Rao, CEO, of Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. “This machine will allow us to offer our patients the highest quality of care and help them to achieve their vision goals.”

The FEMTO LDV Z8 is now available at the Ophthalmology Department of Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, is proud to lead the way in ophthalmology care with this groundbreaking technology. Patients seeking world-class eye care can now benefit from the precision and expertise of our renowned team of ophthalmologists.

About Apollo Hospitals

Apollo revolutionized healthcare when Dr Prathap Reddy opened the first hospital in Chennai in 1983. Today Apollo is the world’s largest vertically integrated healthcare platform with over 10,000 beds across 71 hospitals, 5,400 pharmacies and over 200 clinics and diagnostic centers as well as 150 telemedicine centers. It is the world’s leading cardiac centre with over 200,000 surgeries and the world’s largest private cancer care provider. Apollo continues to invest in research to bring the most cutting-edge technologies, equipment and treatment protocols to ensure patients have the best available care in the world. Apollo’s 100,000 family members are dedicated to bringing you the best care and leaving the world better than we found it. 

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