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Rotating the Intraocular Lens to Prevent Posterior Capsular Opacification in Cataract Surgeries
Published on: July 7, 2023
New phacoemulsification technology
Richard S Hoffman1, I Howard Fine, Mark Packer
1Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Eugene, Oregon, USA. rshoffman@finemd.com
Purpose Of Review:
Familiarization with each of the manufacturers' latest machines and upgrades assists in understanding the advances made in phacoemulsification technology.
Recent Findings:
Improvements in the delivery of energy through power modulations, alternative and adjunctive energy sources, and advanced fluidics allow the safe use of bimanual microincision techniques for lens extraction.
Summary:
Continual advances in phacoemulsification technology and adjunctive surgical devices allow cataract surgery to be performed more safely and efficiently.
