The Science and Art. Microincision Cataract Surgery (Bimics and Comics)

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Description

This book presents the latest techniques in microincision cataract surgery (MICS). Beginning with the history of MICS, the following sections give a detailed description of both coaxial and biaxial techniques, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each.

With contributions from recognised specialists in the USA, Canada and Europe, this manual contains nearly 300 colour images and illustrations.

Key Features

• Guide to the latest techniques in microincision cataract surgery
• Detailed descriptions of both coaxial and biaxial methods, including advantages and disadvantages
• Contributions from recognised specialists in the USA, Canada and Europe

Table of Contents

• Section 1: History and Background
1. How MICS was Born? Where are We Now?
• Section 2: Coaxial Microincision Cataract Surgery
1. Coaxial Microincision Phacoemulsification of Cataracts
2. A Low Fluidics Strategy for Micro-Coaxial Torsional Phaco for Dense Cataracts
3. Prechopping in Micro-coaxial Phaco
4. Coaxial Microincision Cataract Surgery with Oertli Swiss Technology
• Section 3: Biaxial Microincision Cataract Surgery
1. Biaxial Microincision Cataract Surgery
2. MICS (Minimally Invasive Cataract Surgery): How to Perform the Transition? Which Instruments should I Use? How to use the Phaco Machine?
3. Safety: MICS versus Coaxial Phaco
4. Biaxial Phaco Surgical Tools
5. MICS and the Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) Platform
6. MICS with the Infinity Surgical System (Alcon)
7. Microphakonit: Cataract Surgery with a 0.7 mm Tip
8. 700 Micron Biaxial Phaco
• Section 4: Personal Techniques for Particular Situations
1. Hypermature Cataract: Is It Impossible Management with Biaxial?
2. Biaxial Microincision Phacoemulsification for Difficult and Challenging Cases
3. Complications in Phaco; How to Deal with Them
4. Management of Incomplete Capsulorhexis Cases with Biaxial Approach
5. Micro-Biaxial Cataract Surgery Combined with 25 Gauge Transconjunctival Sutureless Vitrectomy
6. Biaxial: The Best Choice in Pediatric Cataracts
7. Micro-Biaxial Posterior Capsule Cleaning
8. Refractive Lensectomy with 700 Micron System
Contents
1. 1.5 mm COMICS [Video corresponding to Chapter 3]
2. Extreme hard Nucleus with Intrepid Ozil [Video corresponding to Chapter 4]
3. Extreme hard Nucleus with Intrepid Ozil [Part 2] [Video corresponding to Chapter 4]
4. 0.9 mini-Tip for hard Nucleus [Video corresponding to Chapter 4]
5. Multiple Fracture Technique COMICS [Video corresponding to Chapter 5]
6. 1.6 mm COMICS [Video corresponding to Chapter 6]
7. COMICS in Radial Keratotomy Eye [Video corresponding to Chapter 6]
8. Femtosecond Laser for MICS [Video corresponding to Chapter 8]
9. Challenging Cases with BIMICS [Video corresponding to Chapter 19]
10. Exchange of Accommodative IOL [Video corresponding to Chapter 20]
11. Management of Congenital Lens [Video corresponding to Chapter 20]