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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the endothelial cell loss and central corneal thickness in modified Blumenthal technique of MSICS and Phacoemulsification. METHOD: A prospective study in which 50 cases of nuclear sclerosis grade III (LOCS III) or more were randomized in two groups of 25 each. Group A underwent modified Blumenthal MSICS. Lens expression was facilitated by viscoelastic injection through ACM and scleral pressure by iris repositor. Group B underwent 2.8 mm phacoemulsification. Specular microscopy and pachymetry were done at 1(st) POD, 1(st), 3rd and 6th week. RESULTS: No significant difference in endothelial cell loss and central corneal thickness between group A and group B (p > 0.05) was found. CONCLUSION: This technique of MSICS is not inferior, an innovative, safe and highly effective in hard cataracts.