Pune : The cutting edge minimally invasive techniques for vision correction
invented by Pune based eye surgeon Dr. Jeevan Ladi is transforming the field of
laser vision.
Explaining
a recent case, Dr. Jeevan Ladi, Founder of Dada Eye Laser Institute said that a
30 year old male from Sudan came to his clinic in the first week of January
2025. He was visibly dejected as all of the experts that he had met outside
India told him not to go for laser vision correction as his cornea was
thin. He had high myopia with a power of -7 in the right eye and -6 in
the left eye, and the thickness of his Cornea, on which Laser is done, was
less.
Dr.
Ladi added that the challenge in thin cornea is that there isn’t enough
tissue to adequately correct refractive errors. But the technique of Variable
Optic Zone (VOZ) works by utilising the concept of minimal tissue consumption
depending on the size of the pupil. With the use of modern imaging technology,
which uses a special type of laser light for accuracy, the size of the pupil is
measured under different lighting conditions. This data is then utilised to
decide the amount of tissue in the cornea that needs to be treated by
Laser. It uses special software to do the necessary calculations to treat
tissue, depending on the size of the pupil, so as to avoid photic phenomena
such as glare and halos. This innovation has revolutionised the way we treat
vision correction as it is tailored to each individual’s needs. The technique
is suitable for people going for vision correction in the age group 18-60 years
to get rid of glasses.
The
procedure was performed on the Sudanese male on 4th January 2025. He regained
his natural vision quickly and was very happy with the result. He went back to
Sudan on 8th January 2025.
Dr.
Ladi added that the other technique he uses is SAFE (Shearing Applied Force
Extraction). This is a technique used in modern LASIK lasers such as Small
Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) to help minimise the amount of
inflammation to the cornea and to aid in rapid healing and visual recovery.
This method also eliminates the need for blades and flaps, making the surgery
painless and reducing the overall procedure time. Those undergoing laser
treatment for their vision can resume their regular activities almost
immediately after the procedure.
VOZ
saves more than 30% tissue, increasing safety, while SAFE helps in regaining
vision quickly. Both the techniques developed between 2022 and 2023 have helped
many patients with safe vision correction. The articles authored by Dr. Ladi on
these techniques have been published in reputed national and international
journals.
What’s
interesting is that some eye experts have also undergone these procedures. Pune
based private practitioner and eye surgeon Dr. Manasi Godbole-Gharpure said,
"I was wearing glasses from my childhood for short-sightedness, also known
as Myopia. I always wanted to get rid of my glasses. I underwent the innovative
Laser treatment of Dr. Jeevan Ladi myself & could resume my routine work
immediately. Not only the Indian population, who have relatively less thickness
of the cornea, but also people from all over the world will be benefited by VOZ
& SAFE. I could start eye surgeries on my patients just 4 days after my own
laser surgery."
Cataract
Surgery Accuracy Enhanced by The Ladi Method
Thousands
of eyes and counting, “The Ladi Method” is helping detect the power of lens in
a cost effective way with excellent results.
The
Ladi method, another technique invented by Dr. Jeevan Ladi is keeping cataract
surgeries within the reach of common people by providing a cost effective
technique to detect the power of the lens. The method had received copyright in
2023 and has benefitted thousands of patients undergoing cataract surgeries.
Dr.
Jeevan Ladi said, "Cataract is one of the major causes of blindness in
India. After the surgery, an artificial lens is implanted inside the eye for
spectacle independence. The Ladi method uses ultrasound to find the power of
the lens. Compared to other methods it is inexpensive and within the reach of
common people, delivering excellent results."
Dr.
Ladi added that the natural lens of the eye is removed during the cataract
surgery and replaced with an artificial one which is called IOL (Intraocular
Lens). Pre- cataract surgery measurements are a critical part of the process
and contribute to the outcome of the surgery. This helps in spectacle
independence post-surgery as the power of Lens is calculated more accurately.
The measurements are run through a formula to determine the lens to be used.
The
method is inexpensive and accurate and therefore brings benefits to all
sections of the society. Another advantage of the method is that it can be used
with any technique of cataract surgeries like Laser, robotic, phaco and manual
surgeries.
Prof
Dr Mrs Ranjana Pande, an Eye Surgeon & patient, former professor of
department of Ophthalmology, B J Medical college & Sassoon General Hospital
Pune said, “Since I believed in the technology, I myself underwent cataract
surgery with The Ladi Method by Dr Jeevan Ladi. Now I am spectacle free for all
my activities in daily work. This Ultrasound based method is inexpensive and
will help not only developing countries like India but all sections of the
society world over.