ABSTRACT
The speed at which new techniques are evolving in Ophthalmology, those who like to keep abreast of the latest will soon find themselves emerging out of one learning curve only to plunge down another! However, not all of us are compelled to try out every new fad. Small Incision Cataract Surgery techniques are here to stay. Even in the developed nations in the world, there is an awakening, however late, regarding this modality. MSICS is more and more being looked upon, not as a ‘Poor man’s Phaco’ but rather as a viable, and in some societies a preferable, alternative to Phacoemulsification. There are pros and cons to both the techniques. But the learning and practicing of one does not preclude or forbid dabbling in the other! As per my personal experience, a background in MSICS will ease the learning curve for Phaco, as many steps are common. And being adept at MSICS will also help to “salvage” a Phaco surgery case if one is forced to bail out, and still come out with a respectable sutureless outcome to the surgery!
