Publication Name	World Journal of Methodology
Manuscript ID	104529
Country	India

Category	Ophthalmology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Manual small incision cataract surgery: An ergonomic solution to tackle cataract backlog and challenging situations
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Prateek Nishant, Arshi Singh, Arvind K Morya, Md A Alam and Sony Sinha
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Arvind K Morya, MD, Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibi Nagar, Hyderabad 508126, Telangana, India. bulbul.morya@gmail.com
Key Words	Manual small incision cataract surgery; Astigmatism; Cataract; Complication; Cost-benefit; Efficiency; Teaching
Core Tip	Cataract surgery is still the commonest surgery performed worldwide. It has evolved tremendously in terms of incision, from 12 mm to 1.8 mm, in terms of capsulotomy from envelope type to automated capsulorhexis, and from rigid intraocular lens to foldable intraocular lenses. Manual small incision cataract surgery still plays a big role in today’s world of machines, making it accessible in rural and underserved areas while controlling costs and carbon footprint. Its low logistics and favorable outcomes are particularly useful for managing the cataract backlog in developing countries. The present review provides a comprehensive picture of the current status of this technique in the surgical armamentarium of ophthalmology.
Citation	Nishant P, Singh A, Morya AK, Alam MA, Sinha S. Manual small incision cataract surgery: An ergonomic solution to tackle cataract backlog and challenging situations. World J Methodol 2025; In press

Received	2024-12-24 06:44
Peer-Review Started	2024-12-30 01:25
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Return for Revision	2025-03-05 10:14
Revised	2025-03-19 09:59
Second Decision	2025-04-09 02:40
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-09 07:52
Articles in Press	2025-04-09 07:52
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-04-15 04:33
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