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Amar Agarwal1, Rupal H Trivedi, Soosan Jacob

  • 1Eye Research Centre and Dr. Agarwal's Group of Eye Hospitals, Chennai, India. dragarwal@vsnl.com

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The Microphakonit technique offers the smallest incision cataract removal using 0.7 mm instruments for phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration. This minimally invasive approach resulted in excellent visual outcomes with no intraoperative complications in most patients.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microsurgery
  • Cataract Surgery

Background:

  • Traditional cataract surgery involves larger incisions, potentially leading to longer recovery times.
  • Minimally invasive techniques aim to reduce surgical trauma and improve patient outcomes.
  • Phacoemulsification is a standard method for cataract removal, but incision size remains a focus for innovation.

Observation:

  • The Microphakonit technique utilizes ultra-small 0.7 mm instruments for bimanual phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration.
  • This technique was applied to 30 adult eyes with Grade 2 and Grade 3 nuclear sclerosis.
  • Intraoperative complications were absent in all cases.

Findings:

  • Postoperative outcomes included a mild, transient central striate keratopathy in one eye with Grade 3 nuclear sclerosis.
Keywords:
MicrophakonitPhakonitbimanual phacoemulsification

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  • Six months after surgery, 92% of patients achieved a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/20.
  • 96% of patients attained a BCVA of 20/25 or better.

    • Implications:

    • The Microphakonit technique represents a significant advancement in minimally invasive cataract surgery.
    • This approach demonstrates the feasibility of ultra-small incision cataract removal with excellent visual results.
    • Further research may explore the long-term benefits and broader applicability of this technique.