title: [Is a microscope essential in cataract surgery? (author's transl)].
abstract: For many ophthalmic surgical procedures a well-equipped operating microscope is indispensable. However, it is not necessary to use the microscope routinely in the removal of normal senile cataracts. While there are advantages, particularly as regards accurate suture placement, there are also disadvantages.
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000150:complications; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: Kataraktoperation--mit oder ohne Mikroskop?