2952: you’ve learned D&C, now time to chop
Once you have mastered the divide-and-conquer technique, it is time to take your surgical skills to the next level and learn phaco chop. Divide-and-conquer is a good, safe way to start your surgical journey, as demonstrated by the beautiful capsulorhexis and solid groove-making from our anonymous resident surgeon in this case. However, transitioning to phaco chop allows you to significantly reduce ultrasonic energy, minimize stress on the zonules, and clear nuclear pieces much more efficiently. Watch this case to pick up some great pointers which show good master of divide and conquer and why now is the time to upgrade to stop-and-chop.
