A study of phacoemulsification cataract surgery preference over Small Incision Cataract Surgery in rural eye center of Bodhan, Nizamabad District
Journal Title: International Archives of Integrated Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Cataract is a major cause of decreased vision in elderly aged population. In rural areas till last decade small incision cataract surgery with IOL implantation is the only surgical option for treating cataracts. In recent past after introduction of the phacoemulsification with foldable IOL implantation is becoming popular surgical technique in urban areas. In our study conducted at rural eye center, phacoemulsification with IOL is gaining popularity over SICS with IOL. This shows increased awareness among the rural population towards minimal invasive surgery and latest surgical techniques regarding better recovery procedures.
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K. Ravi Sekhar Rao, N. Krishna, G. Sreenivas, Vasantha Vasantha
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