AboutDr Anand Shroff, MD, FICS Expertise I am happy to answer any questions on eye care. My expertise is in Laser Eye surgery (LASIK, Epi LASIK), Multifocal Implants, Cataract, Glaucoma and procedures for Corneal abnormalities like Keratoconus - Corneal Collagen Crosslinking C3R
Experience OF LASIK, We are one of the first centres to use the wavefront guided LASIK or custom LASIK procedures and the only center in India using the most safest,accurate and fastest excimer laser in the world- 'The Wavelight Concerto, 500 Hz laser'. Doctors from various parts of the world train with me and few other experts in Germany each year on our wavefront procedures. Our centre is the first eye hospital to be awarded the highest certfication in healthcare- the Joint Commission International (JCI from USA) and is also the referral centre for our Wavelight Laser Technologies, Germany in India.
We have treated patients from 89 countries and this list keeps growing as more and more patients are getting increasingly aware of the benefits of treatment with advanced technology in laser eye surgery.
Organizations ASCRS [American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery]certified by USA- Joint Commission International
Publications http://www.shroffeye.org
Education/Credentials MD Ophthalmology and FICS [Fellow of the International College of Surgeons]
Awards and Honors please see http://www.shroffeye.org and www.lasikindia.in
Question QUESTION: What is the full form of FECO?
What is the difference between the Microsurgery & FECO from all aspects?
ANSWER: Dear Gourab,
I presume you are asking about 'Phaco'?? for cataract surgery? and microincision cataract surgery?
Please confirm that this is your query? You may also want to check details of cataract surgery on www.shroffeye.org
Regards,
Dr Anand Shroff, MS (OPHTH), FICS
www.shroffeye.org
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QUESTION: What is the full form of 'Phaco'?
What is the difference between the microincision cataract surgery & Phaco.
Answer Dear Gourab,
Phaco is short for Phacoemulsification cataract surgery, where the cataract is removed using Ultrasound and 'sucked' out through a very small incision, which does not require stitches.
Most modern cataract surgeries are now done in this manner.
The implant to be used after removing the 'cataract' is also a 'foldable' implant.
Earlier this incision used to be 6 mm, then 3 millimeters and now a very tiny incision of 2 mm called Micro Incision Cataract Surgery (MICS).
We discuss in detail the needs, lifestyle and visual demands of the patient alongside the preoperative assessment which greatly helps us plan which procedure/implant is most suitable for their needs and expectations. The visual potential of the patient can be realized in many different ways, and when looked at in this context very few cataract procedures are the same.
If you need more information on the same, please visit www.shroffeye.org
Also, if in Mumbai, we would be happy to see the patient who needs the cataract surgery and advise what is best depending on his/her lifestyle and eye condition.
Regards,
Dr Anand Shroff, MS (OPHTH), FICS
Shroff Eye Hospital, Mumbai
Ph 66921000
www.shroffeye.org
