Main description:

Cataracts are a very common condition whereby the lens of the eye becomes cloudy causing blurred vision. Over time, a cataract can get worse, eventually leading to blindness if untreated. Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness worldwide. Phacoemulsification surgery is the most widely used method for cataract management.

Simplified Phacoemulsification is a step by step guide to the complete technique of phacoemulsification.

Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and development of the lens, patient selection and the phacoemulsification machine used in the procedure, the following chapters describe the complete process from anaesthesia, suturing and incision, through the different basic and technical aspects of the technique. The final section examines instruments used for phaco surgery.

Written in an easy to read, short note format, this comprehensive manual includes more than 280 full colour images and figures to enhance learning.

Key points

Step by step guide to phacoemulsification
Covers complete process from basic anatomy and development, to anaesthesia and suturing, and technical aspects of the procedure
Easy to read, short note format
Includes more than 280 full colour images, figures and illustrations

Contents:

Anatomy and Development of Lens
Selection of Patient
Phacoemulsification Machine
Anesthesia
Bridle Sutures
Incision
Capsulorhexis
Hydro Procedures
Trench of Nucleus
Division of Nucleus
Hold and Chop of Nucleus
Removal of Small Pieces of Nucleus
Irrigation and Aspiration
Intraocular Lens-Basic and Technical Aspects
No Hydro in Phaco
Instruments for Phaco Surgery