MICS phaco (Micro Incision cataract Surgery- Phacoemulsification)
Corneal Incision -2.2mm(to enter the eye)- with blade keratome
Capsulorrhexis(opening of the anterior capsule of lens)-manually with 26G needle
Cataract nucleus chopping - ultrasonic phaco machine
Rest OT Steps same in Both Techniques
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Advantages-
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Very small incision that heals fast
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No stiches, no bandages
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Early return to normal lifestyle​​​
​MICS Phaco-OPERATION CHARGES 42K+ Lens Cost
Flacs (Femtosecond laser assisted cataract Surgery- bladeless)
Corneal Incision -2.2mm-laser assisted
Capsulorrhexis-laser assisted
Cataract nucleus chopping - laser assisted
Above 3 steps are done in Femtosecond laser OT 1
Rest steps are the same in MICS
Patient is then shifted to Phaco OT 2
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Advantages-
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100% bladefree cataract surgery
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Reduce phaco energy significantly sp in hard cataracts
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Safer in subluxated, posterior polar, hypermature and other complicated cataracts
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Early Recovery and return to normal lifestyle
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FLACS - OPERATION + FEMTO Machine charges 95K+Lens cost