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MICS Cataract Surgery Supervised by Dr. Ankita Patil

1.8mm Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS)

1.8mm Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery: Stitchless, painless, and blade-free with premium spectacle-independent IOLs.

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Incision Size 1.8mm (Stitchless)
Procedure Time 10–15 Minutes
Hospital Stay Walkout Daycare
Anesthesia Topical Eye Drops (No Needles)
1.8mm Micro-Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS)

Clinical Treatment Breakdown

Evidence-based medical care tailored for precision, comfort, and fast functional recovery.

Conditions Treated

  • Age-related senile cataracts (Nuclear, Cortical, Posterior Subcapsular)
  • Presbyopia & high astigmatism requiring premium Toric/Multifocal IOLs
  • Complicated cataracts in patients with diabetes or prior uveitis
  • Hard, brunescent cataracts requiring low-energy phacoemulsification
  • Secondary subluxated cataracts requiring capsular tension rings

Treatment Approach

  • 1.8mm Sub-2mm Cold Phaco: Microscopic self-sealing tunnel requiring zero sutures, zero injections, and zero eye patches.
  • Automated Optical Biometry: Swept-source optical biometry calculation ensuring sub-diopter precision in IOL power selection.
  • Premium Custom IOL Selection: Monofocal, EDOF (Extended Depth of Focus), Toric (astigmatism correction), and Trifocal lenses for complete glasses independence.

Recovery Milestones

Hour 1 Post-Op Procedure completed in 10-15 minutes; patient rests in daycare suite and walks home with protective sunglasses.
Day 1 Post-operative slit-lamp review with Dr. Ankita; dramatic visual clarity already restored.
Week 1 Resumption of computer work, reading, light walking, and daily routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers regarding diagnosis, procedure safety, and recovery.

Is cataract surgery painful?

No. The procedure is performed under topical anesthetic eye drops without painful injections around the eye. Most patients feel only cool irrigation fluid during the 10-minute procedure.

What is the advantage of a Toric or Multifocal IOL?

Standard monofocal lenses correct vision for distance only, requiring reading glasses. Toric IOLs correct corneal astigmatism, while Multifocal/Trifocal IOLs restore clear vision across distance, intermediate (computers), and near (phones/books) without glasses.

How soon can I watch TV or use my smartphone?

You can comfortably watch TV and use mobile screens starting the day after surgery, using prescribed lubricating and antibiotic drops.

Dr. Ankita Patil
Super-Specialist in Charge

Dr. Ankita Patil

M.B.B.S., M.S. (Ophthalmology) • Consultant Eye Surgeon & Cornea Specialist

Mon–Sat (By Appointment) Andheri West Clinic
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