Dr. Vardhaman Kankariya Becomes the First Eye Surgeon in Pune to Implant the Advanced Puresee EDOF IOL
Pune, 31st January 2025: In a significant milestone for cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Vardhaman Kankariya, Founder & Director of Asian Eye Hospital, Pune, has become the first eye surgeon in Pune and among the first in India to implant the latest advancement ‘Puresee’ Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) from Johnson & Johnson (USA) in January 2025.
EDOF lens technology is designed to correct presbyopia and reduce dependency on glasses for distance, intermediate, and near vision after cataract surgery. The Puresee IOL stands out as the world’s first refractive EDOF lens, offering superior contrast vision and significantly reducing night-time halos and glare compared to conventional multifocal or trifocal IOLs.
Dr. Kankariya, a leading cataract and refractive surgeon known for pioneering advanced ophthalmic technologies, highlighted the impact of this innovation:
“The Puresee IOL represents the next step in vision correction, combining extended depth of focus with improved contrast sensitivity. Research has demonstrated that Puresee provides an excellent alternative for patients seeking clear, uninterrupted vision across different distances while minimizing night-time disturbances. This opens a new chapter in advanced cataract surgery. Since January 2025, we have implanted several Puresee EDOF IOLs with satisfactory results. At Asian Eye Hospital, we strive to integrate the most advanced solutions to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to elevate the standard of eyecare.”
The introduction of the Puresee IOL in India reflects the growing adoption of cutting-edge intraocular lens technology, aimed at optimizing post-surgical spectacle independence with excellent vision quality. With advancements in lens technology continuing at a rapid pace, experts believe that EDOF lenses will bridge the gap between standard monofocal lenses and multifocal solutions, providing a more customized approach to cataract surgery.
