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For the first time, the Indian Army's Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, has successfully performed Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) using a 3D Microscope.

What is a Microscope?

• A microscope is an instrument that magnifies small objects, making them visible to the naked eye by bending (refracting) light rays through curved lenses.
• The most commonly used microscopes are optical microscopes, where visible light is focused through lenses to create an enlarged image.

What is a 3D Microscope?

• A 3D microscope produces images with depth information (X, Y, and Z axes), allowing researchers to visualize and measure the topography, volume, and internal structures of samples.
• Unlike traditional light microscopes, which provide flat, 2D images, 3D microscopes use advanced optical, electron, or computational techniques to capture and reconstruct three-dimensional data.
• This is particularly useful for studying complex biological or environmental samples, such as soil microbes, aquatic organisms, or microplastics.

Features of the 3D Microscope

• The 3D Microscope uses advanced three-dimensional visualisation, assisting in complex eye surgeries such as treatment for squint, cataract, corneal diseases, glaucoma, and retinal conditions.
• It employs special 3D polarisation glasses for surgeons and a 55-inch 4K ultra-HD display.
• Key advantages include:
  • Reduced surgical time and lower complication rates compared to conventional microscopes.
  • Decreased endoilluminator power requirements, thereby reducing photo-toxicity risks.
  • Ease of performing surgeries in complex and rare cases.

3D Microscope FAQs

Q1: What is a 3D Microscope?
Ans: A 3D Microscope is an advanced imaging tool that creates three-dimensional, highly detailed visualizations of microscopic samples, enhancing depth perception.

Q2: Which technologies are used in 3D Microscopy?
Ans: Techniques like confocal microscopy, two-photon microscopy, and light-sheet fluorescence microscopy are commonly used for 3D imaging.

Q3: How does a 3D Microscope differ from a traditional microscope?
Ans: Unlike traditional microscopes that provide flat, two-dimensional images, 3D microscopes generate volumetric images that can be rotated and analysed from different angles.

Source: PIB