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Cataract in right eye
After consultation with doctors, they advised to get the operation done soon. However, they told to go for Phaco type operation. I want know why doctors don't advise for SICS, despite it being a cheaper process. Are there any added advantages or disadvantages?
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I am a great advocate of SICS and perform it routinely for a majority of my patients . I charge the same for SICS and phaco as I am charging for my skill not the machine! Maskatieyeclinic Opposite Charni road station east, Mumbai
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If cost is the consideration then you can opt sics.a nicely done sics gives quite satisfactory results. However Chaco is definitely better.
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Phaco is better as small incision is required which has following advantages
A. Less astigmatism so less power of glasses after surgery
B. Early recovery
C. No redness, pain etc
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