Phakonit: phacoemulsification through a 0.9 mm corneal incision

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001 Oct;27(10):1548-52. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(01)00922-1.

Abstract

Advances in technique and equipment have led to a significant increase in the popularity of phacoemulsification and have increased its safety and efficiency. We describe a technique, phakonit, in which the lens is emulsified through a 0.9 mm clear corneal temporal incision. A cortical wash with bimanual irrigation/aspiration is followed by enlarging the incision to 2.0 mm and inserting a Staar sub-2.0 mm foldable intraocular lens. Phakonit is a safe, precise method of phacoemulsification with minimal intraoperative or postoperative complications.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cornea / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lens Implantation, Intraocular / methods
  • Lenses, Intraocular
  • Middle Aged
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Phacoemulsification / methods*
  • Sutures*
  • Therapeutic Irrigation / methods
  • Visual Acuity