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In this course you will learn...

Why Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery Matters

Global Relevance: MSICS is a fast-healing, cost-effective, and self-sealing procedure, making it the technique of choice for addressing cataract blindness in low-resource settings around the world.
Humanitarian Impact: Training in MSICS equips ophthalmologists to provide sustainable, high-quality care in underserved communities. This is not charity—it is solidarity. It is about offering a hand up, not a handout.
Join a Community of Compassionate Surgeons: By learning MSICS, you become part of a large and growing global network of physicians committed to restoring sight and dignity through skilled, ethical, and service-driven care.
Proven Success: Formal MSICS training enhances surgical confidence and increases the likelihood of future outreach work, as shown by leading residency and fellowship programs.

Comprehensive Techniques and Strategies for Success

Learn every critical step, from scleral tunnel to IOL insertion, through expert-led modules and video demonstrations.
Walk through complication avoidance, intraoperative decision-making, and postoperative optimization, guided by real-world case studies.
Understand when and why to choose MSICS, with clear clinical indications and evidence-based guidance.

Case-based Complication and Risk Management

Observe complete MSICS procedures across a range of challenging clinical scenarios, drawn from over 26 years and 25,000 surgeries.
Access the same surgical protocols refined in humanitarian settings worldwide to build your confidence, precision, and adaptability.
Prepare yourself to deliver safe, effective care—whether in a global mission setting or your local practice.

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Written Protocols

Step-by-step surgical guides and checklists to ensure safe, standardized MSICS technique.

Comprehensive Coverage

In-depth write-ups to enrich every discussion, providing a comprehensive understanding of MSICS.

In-depth Videos

Full-length surgical demonstrations and focused tutorials led by our expert instructor.

Introducing Your Instructor

Dr. Jeffery J Rutgard, MD, MS, is one of the most experienced humanitarian ophthalmologists in the United States, having dedicated his career to providing high-quality cataract surgery to underserved populations. With over 25,000 procedures performed over 300 mission trips on six continents, Dr. Rutgard brings invaluable insight and real-world experience to this training program. He is the founder of iSight Missions and actively mentors ophthalmologists in MSICS techniques for global impact.

Cataract Training Is Urgent

Our Teaching Philosophy

What Ophthalmologist Are Saying

"His ability to break down concepts leads to a better grasp of essential skills that will ultimately improve patient outcomes."

J.K., MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

"Dr. Rutgard embodies the highest standards of surgical expertise, educational excellence, and humanitarian service."

A.S., MD

Uveitis and Comprehensive Ophthalmology

"Dr. Rutgard is a gifted and highly skilled eye surgeon and an extraordinary teacher and mentor."

E.N., MD

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