Is laser cataract surgery better than conventional?
Both methods are extremely successful and safe.” To translate that into simpler terms, on average, the evidence suggests that patients who have laser-assisted cataract surgery tend to see about as well as patients who have traditional cataract surgery. Not significantly better, or worse.
What is MICS in cataract surgery?
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 Microincision Cataract surgery (MICS)?
Cataract surgery performed through incisions as small as 1.8 mm is called Microincision Cataract Surgery (MICS). MICS is minimally invasive and provides much one of the best results. Any person with any grade or severity of cataract is suitable for the minimally invasive MICS.
Who is suitable for minimally invasive cataract surgery?
Any person with any grade or severity of cataract is suitable for the minimally invasive MICS. MICS uses lesser phaco energy or ultrasound during surgery as the incision is very small. The surgery is so much safer and heals more quickly than phacoemulsification surgery. MICS is the proven method of minimally traumatic cataract surgery.
Is mics better than phacoemulsification?
The surgery is so much safer and heals more quickly than phacoemulsification surgery. MICS is the proven method of minimally traumatic cataract surgery. It provides one of the best post surgery outcomes and is much better than standard phacoemulsification.
What is the incision size for MICs surgery?
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. The bimanual irrigation and aspiration handpiece ensure that less ultrasound or phaco energy is used during each surgery.