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What is the difference between phaco and MICS?
Conventional phacoemulsification uses a larger incision as compared to MICS, as is evident from the terminology itself. In MICS, the incision size is lower than 2.0 mm and ranges from 1.5 to 1.8 mm depending on surgeon preference. The machine used for MICS is more sophisticated.
What is phaco with foldable IOL?
Cataract is a process in which natural lens of the eye is removed through small incision. In n Phaco the incision is smaller and the nucleus of the lens is converted to a pulp using high frequency sound waves and sucked out. Then a foldable IOL is inserted through small incision and IOL is implanted.
What is MICS phaco?
Microincision cataract surgery (MICS) is an approach to cataract surgery through incision less than 1.8 mm with the purpose of reducing surgical invasiveness, improving at the same time surgical outcomes.
What is PMMA IOL?
PMMA IOLs are usually single pieced, large and therefore nowadays rarely used. They have a refractive index of 1.49 and usual optic diameter 5–7 mm. They are s too rigid to fold and therefore the lens cannot pass through the small incisions used phacoemulsification.
What are three types of cataract surgery?
Types of cataract surgery
- i) Phacoemulsification. Also known as ‘Phaco’, it is the most common technique used for cataract removal nowadays.
- ii) Extracapsular cataract surgery.
- iii) Intracapsular cataract surgery.
What is phaco IOL?
Phaco and IOL (Intra Ocular Lens) Phacoemulsification, or phaco, is method of cataract surgery in which the eye’s internal lens is emulsified using ultrasonic energy and replaced with an intraocular lens implant, or IOL.
What does phaco mean in ophthalmology?
Phacoemulsification, or phaco. A small incision is made on the side of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Your doctor inserts a tiny probe into the eye. This device emits ultrasound waves that soften and break up the lens so that it can be removed by suction.
What is phaco surgery for cataract?
Phacoemulsification, or phaco. Your doctor inserts a tiny probe into the eye. This device emits ultrasound waves that soften and break up the lens so that it can be removed by suction. Most cataract surgery today is done by phacoemulsification, also called “small incision cataract surgery.”
What is phacoemulsification with an intraocular lens (IOL)?
Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens (IOL) is a procedure done for patients having cataract. Phacoemulsification with an intraocular lens (IOL) is a procedure done for patients having cataract. The cataract -affected lens inside the eye is removed, and an artificial lens is inserted in its place.
What are the different types of IOLs?
Newer introductions in Foldable I.O.L. varieties include High Contrast lens, Aspheric IOL , Toric IOL (which correct astigmatism /cylindrical number) and Multifocal IOL (which gives good vision for both near and distance), Extended focus, Trifocal and Multifocal Toric, MICS being done in routine. 1. ECCE (With stitches CATARACT SURGERY)
What are foldable intraocular lenses made of?
After removal of cataract, foldable I.O.L.s made of transparent silicone or acrylic polymer are inserted which can pass through this very small Phaco opening and open up to their full size once inside the eye.
What is Microincision Cataract surgery (MICS)?
Microincision cataract surgery (MICS) is advanced PHACO (stitchless) cataract and Foldable IOL implant surgery through incision as small as 1.2 mm to 1.8 mm. MICS favors the use of fluidics, reducing the use of phacoemulsification power and therefore more gentle for the eye.