Self-Locking Portals
Multi-planar entry tunnels that stick together naturally from regular eye pressure.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Services
Micro Incision Cataract Surgery
Sub-2.2mm MICS at Neera Eye Centre, Delhi — preserve corneal shape, reduce astigmatism, and recover with stitch-free self-sealing access.
<2.2mm
Micro incision access
0.25D
Astigmatic target range
12–15 min
Typical surgery slot
No stitches
Self-sealing portals
Service Overview
Traditional cataract cuts used to distort the eyeball's curve, causing a lot of astigmatism. We drop that risk by moving to Micro Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS). This process operates through tiny paths under 2.2mm. It guards the cornea's shape, delivers real astigmatism reduction, and locks your eye closed securely without any knots or stitches.
What It Covers
Fine Fluid Management
Thin-gauge paths that stop turbulence inside the delicate anterior segment.
Low-Profile Tips
Slim needles designed to clear out lens haze while keeping thermal levels low.
Rolled Core Injectors
Cartridges that roll the flexible lens into a micro profile to clear the port.
Core Wall Defense
Shielding the cornea's fragile rear cells from fluid wash errors.
Who It Is For
High Refractive Targets
Patients who want clear uncorrected vision without induced astigmatism.
Vulnerable Tissue Profiles
Individuals with low cell health who need a quiet, minimal-trauma technique.
Busy Timelines
People who want their entry tracks to close fast so they can jump back into daily activities.
How It Works
Axis Hunt
Topographic scans trace the eye map to plan the clean, astigmatism-neutral portal line.
Tiny Split
A precise micro-blade opens an ultra-narrow path between 1.8mm and 2.2mm.
Chamber Gel Fill
Clear cohesive visco-gels inflate the space to protect inner tissue boundaries.
Micro Removal
Thin tools break up the cataractous lens and clear it without stretching the port wall.
Side Hydration
Sterile balanced water drops swell the tunnel borders, checking the seal without sutures.
Why Choose Our MICS Protocol
Our operating rooms feature advanced microsurgical setups tuned for sub-2.2mm paths. Our specialist teams deal with small-bore techniques daily, keeping astigmatic deviations within 0.25 diopters of pre-op goals. By removing wound strain, we provide a reliable path to sharp, stable recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these tiny cuts prone to leaking fluid later?
No, the multi-step shape behaves like a non-return physical valve that holds tighter as your natural eye pressure returns.
Does a smaller entry track make the operating phase longer?
No, the high-vacuum tools allow our teams to finish comfortably inside a standard 12 to 15 minute slot.
Can any regular intraocular lens pass through these ports?
No, this process requires specific flexible acrylic lenses built to roll tight and expand cleanly inside the eye capsule.
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
Book a comprehensive eye evaluation. Our specialists will recommend the best course of action for your vision.