Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Understanding phacoemulsification for cataract surgery
By Gilger, B C·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·1997·Department of Companion Animal and Special Species, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Phacoemulsification. Technology and fundamentals.
Plain-English summary
This abstract discusses the important aspects of a specific eye surgery called phacoemulsification, which is used to treat cataracts. It emphasizes that surgeons need to be familiar with the machines they use for this procedure. The chapter aims to help both current users and those interested in learning about the technique by covering the basic technology involved, including how the machines work, the design of the pumps, and the tools used in the surgery. Overall, it serves as a guide to understanding the fundamentals of performing cataract surgery with phacoemulsification.
Abstract
The number one rule of phacoemulsification and aspiration cataract surgery is to know your machine. This chapter is designed to help the surgeon who is currently using phacoemulsification, or those who wish to understand more about technique, learn the basics and technology of the various types of phacoemulsification machines. Fluidics, pump design, handpiece mechanics, phacoemulsification needles, and fundamentals of phacoemulsification of cataracts will be reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9326970/