When considering cataract surgery, one of the most basic steps is choosing the incision to be used. EyeWorld spoke to several experts about the impact of these incisions, sizing considerations, and important techniques and principles to ensure a successful surgery.
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Phaco wound burn occurs when the heat generated by the phaco probe—both through mechanical energy and friction—results in thermal damage to surrounding corneal tissue. Two physicians discussed this rare complication.
The purpose of “TOPGUN: Phaco Mavericks,” said David Chang, MD, is to have the world’s top phaco instructors provide their best pearls in cataract surgery. The symposium, which took place at the 2023 ASCRS Annual Meeting, included two teams—ASCRS members and an international team with members from ESCRS, APACRS, and LASCRS.
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Understanding the basic concept of phaco fluidics is important for successful cataract surgery, particularly when differentiating among the systems available and how they can help surgeons and patients. One physician broke it down in a discussion with EyeWorld.
Those unfamiliar with fluidics in the eye might not risk changing settings on their phacoemulsification machine and could thus be missing out on significant safety and efficiency opportunities. Learn about personalizing your phaco settings.
This EyeWorld educational program highlights key principles for optimizing fluidics and power modulation for different stages of nuclear removal in both routine and complicated cases.