Evaluation of the Capsular Safety of a Novel Hybrid Phacoemulsification Tip in a Cadaver Eye Model

A novel hybrid phacoemulsification tip required more energy before posterior capsular rupture in cadaver eyes, even during sustained contact with the posterior capsular bag, compared to a metal phacoemulsification tip.

Source: Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery - June 25, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Caleb Shumway, Nathan Ellis, Joshua Heczko, Bill Jiang, Liliana Werner, Nick Mamalis Source Type: research