New techniques for cataract surgery

Several new techniques have been described to facilitate nucleus removal all of which share a common theme. Each technique seeks to avoid excessive tissue manipulation; avoid stress on the zonules, thereby minimizing the potential for related complications, such as vitreous loss; and simplify the operation to further reduce surgical morbidity. Nucleus expression is facilitated by the gliding nucleus, using anterior chamber hydrostatic pressure to push the nucleus out. Phacoemulsification is made simpler with "V-style" sculpting, and with the split and lift, crack and flip, and stop and chop techniques.