The Art of Phacoemulsification

This comprehensive introduction to the technique of phacoemulsification presents the most fundamental aspects and builds up successive levels of knowledge. Every step of the phacoemulsification procedure is critical in determining the final surgical outcome.

This comprehensive introduction to the technique of phacoemulsification presents the most fundamental aspects and builds up successive levels of knowledge. Every step of the phacoemulsification procedure is critical in determining the final surgical outcome, and this book covers each step taking the reader through the basics on to surgery for specific conditions. This book has been prepared by some of the foremost cataract surgeons in the world. These contributing authors share their preferred techniques and ideas presenting the most advanced methods of surgical procedures, the newest equipment available, and their methods of managing the cataract patient

Commencing phacoemulsification - the basics
the phacomachine
new phacomechanics offer more control
cavitating microbubbles create shock waves that emulsify cataract
local anesthesia
ocular anesthesia for small-incision cataract surgery
the limbal incision
no anesthesia cataract surgery
clear corneal cataract surgery
capsulorrhexis - a beginner's guide
capsulorrhexis - principles and advanced techniques
hydrodissection and hydrodelineation
phacoemulsification - the quadrantic cracking, chopping and stuffing techniques
current phacoemulsification techniques
phaco slice and separate
cataract extraction and lens implantation: the implosion technique
phacoemulsification in special situations
Zen in the art of phaco
my personal technique of vertical "hubbing" phacoemulsification
innovative nucleotomy techniques
phacoemulsification in white cataracts
phacoemulsification in difficult cases
irrigation and aspiration following phacoemulsification
foldable intraocular implants
History of lens implantation
implantation technique of acrylic foldable intraocular lens and its clinical results
the mini-loop plate and accommodating lenses
suprahard cataracts - their evaluation and management
stretch pupilloplasty for small pupil management in cataract surgery
management of glaucoma in cataract patients
phacoemulsification in the previously filtered eye
phacoemulsification in patients with significant astigmatism
cataracts in patients with uveitis
corneal endothelium and its protection in phacoemulsification
phacoemulsification in the presence of pseudoexfoliation: challenges and options
phacoemulsification in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
the prevention of complications and their management in phacoemulsification
management of posterior chamber IOL capture
IOL scleral fixation in aphakic eyes
phakonit and laser phakonit
pharmacology of intraocular solutions and drugs used in phacoemulsification
triple procedure with phacoemulsification before trephination
multiport phaco tip: a safer and more effective training device for phacoemulsification
intraocular lenses dislocated into the vitreous
favit - a new technique to managed dropped nuclei
laser phaco cataract surgery
endoscopy-assisted phacoemulsification
phacoemulsification - the eye camp way.