Medical Resource Library

The presentation covers the following topics: the importance of performing MSICS, how to start, what instruments are required, and the steps of MSICS.

A presentation about global blindness covering topics including SEE’s programs and training courses, global blindness and visual impairment, as well as challenges and possible solutions,

The presentation addresses complications that might arise (early, intra-operative, early post-operative, and late post-operative) and describes how to successfully manage such complications.

This article discusses the prevalence of psuedoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) in various parts of the world, and tips on how to manage PXF while performing Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS).

An article on reasons why cataract surgeons should be comfortable with the Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) technique, a procedure relatively easy for cataract surgeons to learn.

This article outlines the surgical steps of intratunnel phacofracture, a variation of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) that can reduce induced astigmatism.

A comprehensive article about the benefits of Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS), including a step by step guide to performing the technique, written by SEE's Dr. Scott Hickman.

A thorough, step-by-step overview of the Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) technique, written for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

An article highlighting how creative thinking can help address the most difficult problems that cataract surgeons encounter in both the developing world and first-world settings.

This lecture covers global eye care, trends in global blindness, an overview of the MSICS technique and compares outcomes of MSICS vs. Phacoemulsification.

Article by Stan Pletcher, MD discussing the pros and cons of using medical missions as training opportunities for ophthalmologists.

Dr. Lauren Shatz presents his Level 1 MSICS course outlining steps of MSICS, the advantages of MSICS, and possible complications. Special credit to Drs. Ghanta Madhavi and M. Scott Hickman.