Advanced Hydrus Microstent procedure was successfully performed at Vasan Eye Care Hospital in MaduraiSurendrapal, Medical Director and Chief Vitreoretinal Surgeon, explained that the Hydrus Microstent was a tiny implant designed to improve the eye’s natural aqueous humour drainage pathway.By enhancing the natural outflow of fluid from the eye, the procedure helps lower intraocular pressure and provides better long-term pressure control, he added.K. Kamal Babu, Chief Operating Officer, said the key advantages of the procedure was Minimally invasive procedure was its shorter surgical duration, high safety profile, faster recovery, effective long-term IOP management and potential reduction in dependence on glaucoma eye drops.He added that the risk of developing glaucoma was higher among individuals with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), particularly above 20 mmHg, people with a history of high eye pressure, individuals above 40 years of age, those with a family history of glaucoma and people who have used steroid medications for prolonged periods.Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that damages the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma could result in irreversible vision loss.As the disease often progresses silently, early detection and timely treatment are crucial in preserving vision. Published - August 10, 2026 09:28 pm IST