With the divine blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a state-of-the-art phacoemulsification machine was commissioned in the Ophthalmology department of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram, this morning.
The phacoemulsification machine, the Alcon CENTURION Vision System, worth around Rs 75 lakh, was inaugurated by Mr RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, amidst the presence of Dr Gurumurthy (Director, SSSIHMS – PG), Dr Anuj Sharma (Head of Department of Ophthalmology) and other senior staff members of the hospital.
Phacoemulsification is a technique in Cataract Surgery which uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to break up the eye’s cloudy natural lens (the cataract) into tiny fragments, which are then suctioned out. After the fragments are removed, an artificial lens, called an intraocular lens (IOL), is inserted into the eye’s lens capsule to restore clear vision.
Alcon CENTURION Vision System is an advanced phacoemulsification device, designed to enhance anterior chamber stability and improve surgical efficiency through Active Fluidics™️ Technology and a peristaltic pump system. This system allows for precise control of intraocular pressure and fluidics, contributing to safer cataract removal, reduced cumulative dissipated energy, and better outcomes for patients. The system also offers extensive customisation of ultrasound energy and fluidics parameters, allowing surgeons to tailor settings to different types of cataracts and specific procedural needs.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rathnakar said that every department of Bhagawan’s hospital has equipment comparable to the best in the world. Our policy is to keep upgrading the systems constantly so that the best treatment can be given to the patients. The new Alcon CENTURION Vision System, inaugurated in the Ophthalmology department, facilitates the realisation of that endeavour.
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