~ The new Eye Hospital in Vashi is ASG’s second in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and the sixth in Maharashtra ~

ASG Eye Hospitals (ASG), India’s leading eye hospital chain, today opened the doors to its new hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The new super-specialty Eye Hospital is ASG’s second facility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and the sixth in the state of Maharashtra. The new facility, manned by experienced ophthalmologists is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and the best medical technology for cutting-edge diagnosis and holistic treatment of simple to the most complex eye disorders and diseases. Centrally located in Sector 17 Vashi, the hospital also provides round-the-clock emergency services for eye trauma and a 24 x 7 eye bank facility. The new launch in the country’s financial capital expands the ASG Eye Hospitals network to 55+ hospitals across 16 states in India, Uganda, and Nepal.

Dr Pavan Lohiya, Medical Director, ASG Eye Hospitals, Vashi (Navi Mumbai) said, “Navi Mumbai has a growing population and a modern lifestyle is adding to the rise in vision disorders and diseases. The new facility in Vashi will bring together the best of eye doctors and the latest in ophthalmology tech to deliver a comprehensive range of world-class eye care for residents of Vashi and Navi Mumbai. The facility takes forward our vision of providing timely and effective eye care for all eye conditions and prevent progression to serious eye diseases.”

The new Vashi facility will provide comprehensive services using advanced technology and diagnostic tools including treatment of Corneal conditions including corneal transplantation and C3R therapy for keratoconus, complete Glaucoma management including Ologen Assisted Filtering surgery and Glaucoma Valve to lower intra ocular pressure. Comprehensive Cataract management with advanced Phaco systems and state-of-the-art bladeless Femto Cataract System, the most modern Diabetic Retinopathy management options using Retinal Laser / Anti VEGF drugs, and sutureless 23/25 G Vitrectomy treatment. Surgery for Retinal Detachment including scleral buckling surgery, vitrectomy procedures, and pneumatic retinopexy procedures. The hospital also offers the most modern squint management options including non-surgical as well as surgical treatment with the latest fornix method. Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye leading to squint and other problems is also tackled through various treatment options. The hospital also offers Q-Lasik state-of-the-art technology for the permanent removal of spectacles and contact lenses.

Dr Arun Singhvi, Chairman and Managing Director, ASG Eye Hospitals said, “Our focus on expanding our footprint continues with our new greenfield eye hospital in Vashi. Our aim is to ensure ease of access for patients from the smallest towns and interiors to the best eye care through a nationwide chain of super-specialty ophthalmic hospitals. In line with this, we are following a strategic growth path with investments in Greenfield facilities and brownfield acquisitions through a partnership model.”