In cases where we perform hydro-delineation and we have a separate epi-nuclear shell to remove, what is the best technique. It is easier and more efficient to remove it using the phaco probe since the aspiration port on the I/A hand-piece is so small. This video shows the technique to safely remove the epi-nucleus with the phaco probe and we discuss the appropriate settings for the phaco machine.
click below to learn how I prefer to remove the epi-nucleus during phaco:
