Abstract
Purpose
This study aimed to assess the utility of the three-dimensional (3D) heads-up visualization system for minimal incision cataract surgery (MICS) and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGSs).
Methods
Toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation with phacoemulsification and trabecular microbypass stent implantation in patients with cataract and open-angle glaucoma were performed using the heads-up 3D visualization system combined with surgical navigation rather than the conventional microscope.
Results
This procedure was found to have the following advantages: the ability to clearly observe the anterior chamber angle image without requiring frequent focus adjustment owing to the extended depth of field and emphasized stereoscopic effect provided by this system and maintain the surgeon’s posture.
Conclusion
The feasibility and comfort of this system are greater than those of the conventional microscopic for performing MICS and MIGS.
Abbreviations
HUS, Heads-up surgery; IOL, Intraocular lens; MICS, minimal incision cataract surgery; MIGS, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries.
Acknowledgment
The author would like to thank Enago for the English language review.
Disclosure
The author reports no conflicts of interest in this work.