Surgeons often ask about which phaco settings are best. The answer is that it depends on the surgeon, the machine, … More
Category: phaco fundamentals
Phaco Fundamentals Part 10: Sample Phaco Settings
In the last of our 10 part series on Phaco Fundamentals, we present a video showing specific starting settings for … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 9: Longitudinal & Torsional Ultrasound
Ultrasonic vibrations are traditionally delivered in a forward-and-back longitudinal manner. We can also deliver these vibrations is a circular manner … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 8: Variable Duty Cycle
The range of programmability of the pulse and burst phaco settings has expanded considerably. While previous generations of phaco platforms … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 7: Ultrasound Power Modulations
The phaco ultrasound probe delivers energy into the eye that can be used to break up the cataract to facilitate … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 6: Adjusting Fluidic Parameters Intra-Op
We must learn to adjust phaco fluidic parameters during surgery. This helps to tailor the surgery to the specific eye … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 5: Choosing Fluidic Parameters
Now that you have a good understanding of the principals of the fluidics involved in phaco surgery, let’s look at … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 4: Poiseuille’s Equation
Modulating Fluid Flow: Poiseuille’s Equation The basic equation that governs all fluid flow during phacoemulsification surgery is Poiseuille’s Equation. You … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 3: Peristaltic vs Venturi Pumps
Peristaltic and Venturi Fluid Pumps With modern-day techniques of phaco-assisted aspiration of cataracts, one of the most important concepts in … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 2: Foot Pedal & Inflow/Outflow
Part 2 in our series focuses on the Foot Pedal Position and then balancing Inflow versus Outflow to achieve stable … More
Phaco Fundamentals Part 1: Choosing Steps of Surgery
Every Wednesday, we are going to start a new module to teach Phaco Fundamentals of machine parameters, including fluidics and … More