MSICS Training
SEE surgeons use a procedure called Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) to treat many patients. It’s a quick, self-sealing and fast-healing technique that allows our volunteer teams to perform twice as many surgeries than other manual procedures. Because MSICS is usually only used in areas with limited access to medical equipment, it’s rarely included in traditional ophthalmic training — which is why SEE has been training humanitarian surgeons in the procedure since 2006.
MSICS experience is required for most international programs. We offer two levels of training: Level 1 Intro and Level 2 Fieldwork.
Level 1
MSICS Level 1 Course: Columbia, MO
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
University of Missouri, ColumbiaDATES
May 14, 2022MSICS Level 1 Course: Palo Alto, CA
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
Stanford UniversityDATES
May 21, 2022MSICS Level 1 Course: Oklahoma City, OK
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
Dean McGee Eye InstituteDATES
June 4, 2022MSICS Level 1 Course: Philadelphia, PA
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
CME credits available.
ADDRESS
Wills Eye HospitalDATES
June 4, 2022MSICS Level 1 Course: Park City, UT
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
Moran Eye CenterDATES
August 2022, TBDMSICS Level 1 Course: Palo Alto, CA
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
CME credits available.
ADDRESS
Stanford UniversityDATES
August 2022, TBDMSICS Level 1 Course: Philadelphia, PA
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
Wills Eye HospitalDATES
Fall 2022, TBDMSICS Level 1 Course: Chicago, IL
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
University of IllinoisDATES
September 2022, TBDMSICS Level 1 Course: Ann Arbor, MI
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
Kellogg Eye CenterDATES
October 2022, TBDMSICS Level 1 Course: Atlanta, GA
Register now
This 1-day Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) course involves a didactic lecture and wet-lab.
Under the supervision of SEE faculty, participants work with pig and human tissue.
ADDRESS
Emory UniversityDATES
October/November 2022, TBDLevel 2
MSICS Level 2 Course with Dr. Bikas in Kolkata, India
Register nowFaculty: Dr. Bikas Bhattacharya
The fee for the course is $1300 USD, which covers the training + any administrative costs.
This course is 3 days long and you will have the opportunity to complete about 30 surgeries under the mentor supervision of Dr. Bikas Bhattacharya.
ADDRESS
Kolkata, IndiaDATES
September 9-11, 2022 and November 11-13, 2022 (COVID permitting)
MSICS Level 2 Course with Dr. Shah in Siliguri, India
Register nowFaculty: Dr. Janak Shah
The fee for the course is $1,600 USD, which covers the training + any administrative costs.
This course is 3 days long and you will have the opportunity to complete about 30 surgeries under the mentor supervision of Dr. Janak Shah.
ADDRESS
Siliguri, IndiaDATES
December 8-11, 2022 (COVID permitting)
MSICS Level 2 Course at the Mexican Institute of Ophthalmology
Register nowFaculty: Dr. Karla Pamela Gonzalez Daher, Dr. Teresa Diaz Flores
Clinic: Instituto Mexicano de Oftalmologia
The course utilizes Simulation Based Training developed by HelpMeSee, and the participant will have the opportunity to assist a professor in an MSICS case and then practice 1-3 cases while supervised.
Monday – Friday the participant will be at the hospital from 8:00am – 3:00pm.
ADDRESS
I.A.P Circuito Exterior Estadio Corregidora S/N 76090 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, MexicoDATES
Please contact IMO directly for possible date options: pamela.gonzalez@imoiap.com.mx
MSICS Level 2 Training with Dr. Baah
Register nowFaculty: Thomas Baah
Clinic: Save the Nation Sight
This course is free of cost for SEE Affiliates.
You will have the opportunity to complete about 30 surgeries under mentor supervision.
Please note: Dr. Baah prefers when surgeons come for a week or more so they truly understand the technique.
ADDRESS
25 Nii Torgbor Ave, Accra, GhanaDATES
Dates are flexible (COVID permitting)
There are no courses available
Due to COVID-19, we are unfortunately not hosting any % courses at this time. For updates or more information, please get in touch.