21G/22G Tapered Tips
Ultra-thin phaco needles designed to optimize fluid flow through narrow tracks.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Services
Micro Phaco Cataract Surgery
Sub-2mm Micro Phaco at Neera Eye Centre — ultra-thin phaco needles, torsional energy control, and astigmatism-neutral recovery.
Sub-2mm
Ultra-thin incision
12–15 min
Typical clearance time
Torsional
Low thermal friction
No stitches
Fast self-sealing
Service Overview
We focus on minimizing access trauma by delivering Micro Phaco cataract surgery. This specialized technique cuts the operating incision down to a sub-2.0 millimeter footprint. By integrating ultra-thin needle tracks with torsional energy control, we dissolve the cataract through a minimal opening. This provides an astigmatism-neutral procedure that preserves your cornea's natural curves and promotes rapid recovery.
What It Covers
High-Vacuum Stability
Intelligent tracking software that manages chamber fluidics to prevent wound collapse.
Friction Control
Torsional tip oscillations that dissolve hard tissue without building up wound heat.
Small-Bore Injections
Custom lens cartridges that fold flexible acrylic IOLs to fit through sub-2mm ports.
Fast Self-Sealing
Lowering mechanical tissue strain so the tiny wound seals naturally without stitches.
Who It Is For
Keeping Baseline Shape
For patients with pre-existing regular astigmatism who want to prevent post-op distortion.
Endothelial Concerns
For individuals needing specialized small-bore fluidics to protect sensitive internal layers.
Rapid Visual Resumption
For active people who need their eye incisions to seal fast so they can resume work maps.
How It Works
Thickness Sweep
High-resolution corneal pachymetry maps thickness levels at the planned port zone.
Micro Port
A sharp micro-knife shapes a tiny 1.8mm multi-step self-sealing path into the cornea.
Gel Infill
Cohesive protective visco-gels fill the chamber space to protect sensitive internal tissues.
Thin Clearance
The ultra-thin tip enters the tiny opening, dissolving and vacuuming the cataract via fast cycles.
Lens Unfolding
The rolled acrylic IOL is delivered through the micro-cartridge, expanding safely inside the capsule.
Why Choose Our Micro Phaco Program
Our operating department utilizes modern high-vacuum fluidic platforms built specifically for small-bore workflows. Our surgeons excel at managing pressure variables inside confined spaces, ensuring the micro-incision preserves your eye's natural shape. This focus on ultra-thin tracks helps us deliver consistent structural results and rapid uncorrected visual recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a smaller needle tip make the operation take longer?
No, the advanced fluidic controls and torsional power ensure efficient clearance, routinely taking 12 to 15 minutes.
Can Micro Phaco handle advanced, highly hardened cataracts?
Hard cataract cores are evaluated closely; advanced maturity may occasionally require adjusting tip sizes to protect tissue.
How does torsional power control keep the entry port safe?
Torsional oscillation changes how ultrasound energy is delivered, preventing heat build-up at the tight incision site.
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.