Many ophthalmologists are in the transition from the traditional cataract surgery technique to the new minimally incision cataract surgery (MICS) technique. They are in the need of updated information on how to make this transition smoothly. In this book, world-renowned opinion leaders present up-to-date information on the new and fast-developing trends in cataract surgery. It reflects the state of the art of microincisional cataract surgery with the concept of minimizing incision. It offers all necessary information on the new technology as well as on the surgical technique. Further, it demonstrates how to handle difficult cataract cases as well as new intraocular lenses.

The Transition Towards Smaller and Smaller Incisions

Transitioning to Bimanual MICS
0.7 mm Microincision Cataract Surgery
MICS Instrumentation
Evolution of Ultrasound Pumps and Fluidics and Ultrasound Power: From Standard Coaxial Towards the Minimal Incision Possible in Cataract Surgery
Coaxial Microincision Cataract Surgery Utilizing Non-Linear Ultrasonic Power: An Alternative to Bimanual Microincision Cataract Surgery
Technology Available
How to Use Power Modulation in MICS
MICS with Different Platforms
Using the Alcon Infiniti and AMO Signature for MICS
MICS with Different Platforms: Stellaris Vision Enhancement System
Surgical Technique - How to Perform a Smooth Transition
Pupil Dilation and Preoperative Preparation
Incisions
Thermodynamics
Using Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices with Smaller Incisions
Capsulorhexis
Hydrodissection and Hydrodelineation
Biaxial Microincision Cataract Surgery: Techniques and Sample Surgical Parameters
Biaxial Microincision Phacoemulsification: Transition, Techniques, and Advantages
BiMICS vs. CoMICS: Our Actual Technique (Bimanual Micro Cataract Surgery vs. Coaxial Micro Cataract Surgery)
Endophthalmitis Prevention
Biaxial Microincision Phacoemulsification for Difficult and Challenging Cases
MICS in Special Cases: Incomplete Capsulorhexis
MICS in Special Cases (on CD): Vitreous Loss
How to Deal with Very Hard and Intumescent Cataracts
IOL Types and Implantation Techniques
Implantation Techniques
Special Lenses
Special Lenses: MF
Special Lenses: Aspheric
Intraocular Lenses to Restore and Preserve Vision Following Cataract Surgery
Microincision Intraocular Lenses: Others
Outcomes
Control of Corneal Astigmatism and Aberrations
Corneal Endothelium and Other SafetyIssues
Incision Quality in MICS.