The K K Eye Institute at Koregaon Park Pune, recently hosted a surgical symposium programme focused on advanced glaucoma care. Dr Aparna Paranjpe, Head of the Glaucoma Department at K K Eye Institute, was joined by Dr M Jariwala and Dr S Mungale – all three glaucoma specialists with extensive clinical and surgical experience – for a dedicated session of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).
The procedures performed included Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy (GATT) and Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) Goniotomy.
GATT is a micro-incisional procedure that restores the eye’s natural drainage pathway through a comprehensive 360-degree approach, reducing intraocular pressure while preserving conjunctival tissue and keeping future treatment options open. KDB Goniotomy uses precision-engineered instrumentation to remove diseased trabecular meshwork tissue, improving aqueous outflow and supporting effective long-term pressure control. Both techniques are designed to reduce surgical trauma and allow for faster recovery compared to conventional glaucoma surgery.
Dr Aparna Paranjpe shared that this initiative is part of the K K Eye Institute’s ongoing effort to provide the most competent patient care as a Centre of Excellence for Glaucoma diagnostics and treatment modalities. “We bring together specialised surgical capability, technology, and consistent patient follow-up under one roof. Initiatives like this help us to further advance this expertise,” said Dr Paranjpe.
Known as the Silent Thief of Vision, Glaucoma affects over 12 million people in India. It is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, as the disease advances without warning signs. Access to highly advanced medical treatment and specialist expertise is therefore critical to manage and treat the disease.
With over 20 years of legacy and more than 2 lakh successful surgeries, K K Eye Institute is one of Pune’s most trusted super-speciality eye hospitals. Founded by Dada Vaswani, under the aegis of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission, the Institute operates on the principle of #NoCompromise on clinical excellence and compassionate care.
