28/11/2025
A generous donation from the Maidstone Hospital League of Friends has purchased new equipment for the Department of Ophthalmology to help the expert team diagnose and manage a range of eye conditions.
The MS-39 is the most advanced technology available for analysis of the front portion of the eye: the cornea, iris and lens.
A painless, non-invasive imaging test uses light waves to create detailed, 3D images, to monitor and assess patients after procedures like corneal transplants and cataract surgery.
Patient and cornea transplant recipient, Dr Dudley Hubbard was the first patient to have a scan using the new equipment at a clinic appointment with Consultant Ophthalmologist, Miss Sundas Maqsood.
Speaking about the benefits the new equipment will bring to the department, Miss Maqsood said: "The MS39 is a transformative addition to our cornea service. Having led the business case for bringing this technology to Maidstone Hospital with generous funding from the League of Friends, it is incredibly rewarding to witness its impact on the patients we serve.
“The MS39 provides exceptional anterior segment imaging and diagnostic precision, allowing us to plan treatments and surgeries with greater confidence.”
