Mumbai : The expanded and technologically
advanced facility of Drishti Eye Hospital was inaugurated with enthusiasm in
Virar West on Saturday. A press conference was held prior to the inauguration
to brief the media about the hospital’s modern infrastructure and comprehensive
eye care services.
The event was attended by prominent
dignitaries including Lok Nete Hitendra Thakur, former MLA Kshitij Thakur,
VVCMC’s first Mayor Rajeev Patil, Mayor Ajeev Patil, former corporator and
first Standing Committee Chairperson Jitubhai Shah, and Dr. Pravin Kshirsagar,
former President of VMA and IDA. The dignitaries appreciated the initiative of
bringing world-class eye care technology to Virar.
Founder and Director Dr. Hemant Chasia (MS
Ophthalmology, DOMS) shared details of his professional journey during the
press conference. Trained at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Chasia has over 28 years
of clinical and surgical experience in private practice.
Drishti Eye Hospital was established in 2007
at Gokul Township, Virar West. Over the past 19 years, the hospital has
introduced advanced eye care technologies in the region and has performed more
than 20,000 cataract surgeries. Dr. Chasia is also experienced in refractive
procedures such as LASIK, Epi-LASIK, and bladeless LASIK.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chasia said,
“The trust of our patients has been our greatest strength. This expansion marks
a significant milestone, enabling us to combine advanced technology with
compassionate care and provide reliable, high-quality eye treatment in Virar.
Our aim is to ensure that patients do not need to travel to metro cities for
world-class treatment.”
A major highlight of the new facility is
Virar’s first Ultra HD LASIK machine. It features a 0.5 mm smallest spot size,
an ultra-fast 500 Hz LASIK system, and a German technology-based 5D 1050 eye
tracker, ensuring precise and safe vision correction.
The upgraded facility offers a complete range
of ophthalmic services, including advanced cataract surgery, refractive
treatments, glaucoma care, retinal services, and diagnostic facilities,
supported by modern equipment and an experienced medical team.
The new facility is located at Drishti Eye
Hospital Pvt. Ltd., First Floor, Yashwant Prestige Building, near D-Mart,
opposite New Viva College, Chintamani Vihar, Tirupati Nagar Phase II, Virar
West, Mumbai.
