2951: Oblique chop technique
Mastering phaco chop is all about understanding the mechanical forces used to split a dense nucleus. In this video, our guest surgeon demonstrates a brilliant variation called the Oblique Chop Technique. Instead of relying solely on the very tip of the instrument, this approach utilizes both the chopper tip and the arm to split the lens material. By engaging a larger surface area of the instrument at an oblique angle, you can exert more efficient mechanical force with less stress on the zonules. The video gives some great pointers on how to properly position the chopper to achieve a clean, effortless split even in denser cataracts. It shows that by maximizing the mechanics of your tools, phaco chop doesn’t have to be a struggle. If you want to refine your nucleus division techniques, this video offers fantastic, practical insights that you can easily learn and apply to your next case.
