Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS)

Small Incision Cataract Surgery (SICS) is a modern manual technique for cataract removal.

It involves a small, self-sealing incision to extract the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).

The approach ensures affordability, fast healing, and high-quality visual outcomes.

Overview And Clinical Background

SICS is ideal in settings where phaco machines are unavailable or for dense cataracts.

It combines manual skill with a small, tunnel-shaped incision.

Purpose:Restore clear vision by removing cataract-affected lens.

Incision:6–7 mm self-sealing tunnel in the sclera.

Lens implant:IOL inserted to restore refractive power.

Cataract causes blurred or cloudy vision, often worse at night or in bright light.

Blurry vision:Gradual loss of clarity and brightness.

Light sensitivity:Increased glare or halo around lights.

Difficulty reading:Even with glasses, fine print becomes unclear.

Tests determine cataract density and appropriate IOL power.

Slit-lamp exam:Identifies lens opacification.

Visual acuity test:Measures degree of visual impairment.

Biometry:Calculates intraocular lens power.

SICS removes the lens through a small incision and places a foldable or rigid IOL.

Manual nucleus removal:Lens nucleus expressed manually through small tunnel.

IOL insertion:Implant placed securely within the capsular bag.

Self-sealing wound:Eliminates need for stitches.

Patients regain vision within 2–3 days.

Risks are minimal when performed by skilled surgeons, with over 95% success rate.

CureU Healthcare’s surgeons combine skill and experience to deliver excellent visual outcomes using refined small-incision cataract techniques.

Small Incision Cataract Surgery offers a safe, effective, and affordable way to restore sight.

CureU Healthcare ensures quality care and quick recovery.