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.
