To study the learning curve of capsulorhexis in manual small incision cataract surgery among postgraduate residents in central India.

Purpose: To evaluate the learning curve of continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) and to assess the number of surgeries required to master it among residents in a postgraduate teaching institute.

Methods: The present prospective observational study was based on the completion time and complication rates related to CCC performed using various techniques by 10 students in the 2 (JR2) and 3-year (JR3) of residency. CCC was performed either by a cystotome or capsulorhexis forceps or by a combined method in 253 eyes, of which 160 eyes (63.

Incidence and risk factors for vitreous loss in residents performing manual small-incision cataract surgery.

Aim: To assess the incidence of vitreous loss and associated risk factors in residents performing manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS).

Methods: The present retrospective record review study was performed on 490 patients who underwent MSICS performed between November 2018 and December 2019 by 7 third-year postgraduate residents. The study group comprised of patients having intraoperative vitreous prolapse.