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Large bore phaco tip, femto laser lens fragmentation reduce effective phaco time
Phacoemulsification techniques have led to smaller incision sizes with increased wound stability, elimination of corneal sutures, and reduction or elimination of surgically induced corneal astigmatism. Corneal clarity and optimal vision after cataract surgery are dependent on many factors, most importantly the status of the corneal endothelium, and causing the least amount of endothelial damage during phacoemulsification is a priority for all cataract surgeons. Phaco tip trauma and mechanical contact of lens nuclear fragments are considered principal causes of endothelial damage. Other factors include age of the patient, anterior chamber depth, (Read more...)