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- Title
A study of phacoemulsification cataract surgery preference over Small Incision Cataract Surgery in rural eye center of Bodhan, Nizamabad District.
- Authors
Rao, K. Ravi Sekhar; Krishna, N.; Sreenivas, G.; Vasantha
- 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.
- Subjects
NIZAMABAD (India); CATARACT surgery; PHACOEMULSIFICATION; DISEASES in older people; SURGICAL technology
- Publication
International Archives of Integrated Medicine, 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1, p16
- ISSN
2394-0026
- Publication type
Article