World's first 'Glued Intraocular lens implant' performed on a 4 year old by Dr.Amar Agarwal at Dr. Agarwal's eye hospital in Chennai

Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, India’s one of the leading eye care provider, has successfully performed Intraocular lens (IOL) implant on Anandhi, who is just 4 years, using glued IOL technology. For the first time in the World, tissue glue has been used to fix an intraocular lens in an eye, where Intraocular lenses cannot be implanted. This new surgical procedure was invented & performed by Prof. Amar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, Chennai.

Anandhi had history of injury in her right eye 3 months ago while bursting crackers. She underwent emergency surgery for lens removal due to severe injury to the lens and routine IOL, which was specific for such cases. After 1 month, when the child came for follow up, it was found that there was a decenteration of IOL. The parents noted the child’s difficulty in performing activities in right eye. Under general anaesthesia Prof. Amar Agarwal removed the already existing IOL and placed the IOL using Glued IOL technique.

Dr. Amar Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital said, “Earlier, the treatment of damaged IOL was a challenge for ophthalmologists and for most of these cases nothing can be done. With this glue technology, now we can provide treatment for the patients where intraocular lens capsule are missing. The glue usually used is, fibrin or tissue glue made from serum will help in ____ there by enabling better visual acuity.”

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Chinnathambi (father of Anandhini) said, “I am glad that her vision has been restored. We have heard about Dr. Agarwal’s Eye hospital, their expertise in treatment of various eye disorders & their world-class equipments. I am happy that henceforth, this new treatment procedure will now be used by the Ophthalmologist across the globe which will help many visually challenged see the world.”